Recovery Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Narre Warren, Australia Windermere Full time

Posted: 10/10/2024

Closing Date: 31/10/2024

Salary: $101,816.00 - $101,816.00

Job Type: Contract

Location: Narre Warren

Job Category: Community Services and Development

In association with the Emergency Recovery Victoria and the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), Windermere’s Recovery Support Service aims to assist members of the community who have been impacted by the recent storms in Victoria.

**At Windermere,** we believe that everyone is someone in our community, and this applies to those we assist and to those who work with us.

Windermere’s Recovery Support Program provides dedicated support to help affected families access the services and information they need to recover and start rebuilding their lives.

We respect, value and celebrate diversity. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive environment where our people, and our visitors feel respected and valued.

**Why work at Windermere?**

We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.

Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.
- Flexible Ways of Working - home, in the office or combination of both
- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
- Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
- Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)
- Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
- Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins and secondment opportunities
- Staff discount program for everyday items
- Opportunities for professional development
- Rostered Days Off
- 9 Day Fortnight

Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. n our staff survey from May 2024, 90% of respondents said they were "_proud to work at Windermere_" and 89.7% feel "_we are committed to _diversity, equity and inclusion_".

As a Recovery Support Worker, you will aid our consumers in navigating various local and additional support services. Working remotely and from our Head Office in Narre Warren, you will be responsible for intake assessment, care plan development, referrals and advocacy for consumers across Victoria

**We have several full-time positions available as fixed term positions until 30 June 2025,** with an extension of contract possible. Windermere promotes a hybrid model of working from home and within our offices in Narre Warren, Pakenham, Traralgon, Bairnsdale, or Box Hill.

**As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary. See example below and note this depends on your individual circumstances**:
**Fortnightly take-home salary without salary packaging is $3,016.03 however, if you maximise salary packaging this will be $3,205.53 **(this is the equivalent comparative salary in the job market to $109,083.70 (per annum)

This position is suited for Support Workers with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a trauma related program or similar field.

To be successful for this role, you will posses:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or relevant equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in case management, intake and assessment experience preferably in a trauma related program

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare or relevant equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within the community sector, preferably in a trauma related field
- Case management, intake and assessment experience
- Willing and capable to work flexible hours, including weekends and after hours as required and negotiated
- Is approachable, reliable and trustworthy; maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality where required.
- Ability to build strong professional relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
- Willingness to undertake pre-employment screening - Working with Children, Police check and medical assessment.
- Willingness to setup your own myGovID (if you haven’t already) and use your myGovID to link/log in to the Department of Social Services portal.
- Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
- Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services

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