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We are currently seeking a passionate, and dedicated Recovery Support Worker who embraces the bigger picture of recovery to join our Youth Mental Health Homelessness and AoD service at Momentum Queens Park team.
Recovery Support Workers provide practical and emotional support and assistance to Young People on their ‘personal recovery’ journey.
Recovery Support Workers work as a part of a team to create a person-centered recovery environment; which enables service users to embark on a journey toward building or rebuilding the life they desire.
The RSW will require knowledge in trauma-informed care and will be expected to participate in group work, supporting clients’ needs and practical skills as well as administrative duties.
The Recovery Support Worker will contribute to a therapeutic community and work as part of a dedicated recovery team.
The site rosters may include a combination of shifts, including afternoon, weekends, and active awake.
We have a part-time position available offering 105 hours over 4 weeks.
About Service
Based in Queens Park, Momentum is an 8-bed facility that provides a safe and secure residence for youth aged between 16 and 24 years experiencing mental health issues, with or without co-occurring AOD issues, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Momentum QP is delivered from Richmond Wellbeing in partnership with Anglicare WA, Cyrenian House and Royal Perth Bentley Group.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will possess;
A minimum Cert III in Mental Health, Youth Work or human services related field.
Experience in working in Youth mental health or community service setting.
An understanding of trauma-informed practice
Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team.
Flexibility and the ability to work across a 24/7 roster and the flexibility to fill team leave with advanced notice
A valid First Aid
A current satisfactory Police Clearance; and
A current driver’s license.
Lived experience of mental health recovery or as family members of people with a lived experience of recovery is desirable.
About Us
Richmond Wellbeing is a leading WA mental health organisation, providing recovery-focused, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people. We support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and well-being.
We welcome diversity in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental distress and disability. We employ staff from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We were the first organisation in WA to achieve Rainbow Tick accreditation.
We have worked closely with Elders Uncle Albert McNamara, Aunty Irene McNamara, Uncle Peter Wilkes, and Aunty Sandra Wilkes to strengthen ties with the Aboriginal community and ensure that our services are culturally secure.
The benefits of working for Richmond Wellbeing
Our exciting and rewarding careers offer:
Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment.
Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses from your salary before tax, you pay less tax, and your take-home pay increases.
Four weeks annual leave plus leave loading 17.5%, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave (conditions apply).
Two additional leave days, birthday, and wellbeing leave, per calendar year.
Long service leave benefits after 5 years’ service.
Opportunities for training, development, and advancement.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
How to apply
If this is something that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the key attributes of the role and click the “Apply for this job” button.
Have questions?
All inquiries for this position can be sent to our People & Capability team at ***********@rw.org.au
Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmond Wellbeing requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.
Richmond Wellbeing reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
