Recovery Partner

Overview

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Southern Cross Care (WA) helps people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions. We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.

About The Role And Where You Will Be Working

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. operates and supports three Community Options houses in Western Australia. Community Options is a residential mental health program facilitated at sites in Stirling, Mount Claremont and Bentley, that offer 24/7 care and support. We support residents aged between 18 and 65 who require help following a long-term stay in hospital due to mental illness. This is a casual role.

Responsibilities

• Using the recovery approach, you'll work alongside residents as they re-learn or gain new skills to live independently in the community. This will include:
• Working closely with relevant managers, external primary care & clinical staff.
• Assisting with domestic activities such as cleaning, cooking & shopping.
• Monitoring & supporting medication management.
• Supporting clients to achieve short term / long term recovery goals.
• Helping clients become active community members.
• Identifying opportunities for education, training & employment.

About You

You easily relate to and empathise with others and can comfortably support people with complex mental health conditions. It would be terrific if you have mental health qualifications, but we also welcome applications if you're currently undertaking studies in this field. If required, we'll provide you with medication competence training. As you gain experience, we will develop the capability to become an Approved Supervisor.

To Be Considered For This Role, You'll Need

• Certificate III in Mental Health, or a higher qualification, or equivalent in experience will guide your success within this role
• Experience working with people experiencing mental health conditions
• Commitment to facilitating recovery with individualised support services
• Initiative & comfortable working independently
• Great conversational, influencing & negotiating skills
• An ability to plan & problem solve
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster

Working With Us

At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. We offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How To Apply

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability. If your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu & x3 COVID19)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Qualifications

About Us

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We enable integrated services for the aging population and those living with mental illness. Our team includes around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, delivering care and services across residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolios. We support a culture of listening, acting, and doing not giving up, working as one. Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services we provide visit:

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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