Casual Community Rehabilitation Worker

Casual Community Rehabilitation Worker - Elpida House & Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

Job no: 890435
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Mental Health

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Mental Health Services, Elpida House, Mile End
- Salary OPS-2 $29.57 - $31.81 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
- Casual

About the role

The Mental Health Directorate is made up of multidisciplinary teams providing recovery-focused clinical services to consumers. These teams include acute, community and rehabilitation teams in adult and older persons' services. We currently have positions available at Elpida House, which provides medium term recovery-focused rehabilitation in a residential facility to support consumers in transitioning to community living.

The Community Rehabilitation Worker (CRW) will support consumers in their rehabilitation and recovery goals through direct support for day-to-day tasks. As a member of Elpida House, the CRW will work across various environments including the centre and the larger community to assist and support the development of residents' rehabilitation in partnership with their existing formal and informal networks.

The CRW works under the general direction of clinical staff to provide a range of non-clinical and psychosocial rehabilitation support, in conjunction with the services provided by the professional/clinical on-site team. Tasks will be practical in nature, supporting residents' accomplishments of their stated goals and facilitating improved functioning and community tenure, which may include helping to facilitate therapeutic groups.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated Community Rehabilitation Worker who has a passion for supporting individuals through their rehabilitation journey. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

- Relevant Qualifications: Certificate IV in Mental Health (Non-Clinical) or currently enrolled in an undergraduate health course.
- Effective Communication: Ability to engage and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and communities.
- Team Player: Proven experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team.
- Understanding of Rehabilitation: Knowledge of the philosophy of rehabilitation and recovery, especially in mental health contexts.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at various locations across metropolitan and regional areas.

We're looking for talented staff to join us and help shape the future of health through world-class care and research, aiming to be in the top 50 health services globally and top 5 in Australia.

Benefits of Joining CALHN

- Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements, including part-time options.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and an unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disabilities, all genders, and the LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 890435

Enquiries to: Juliette Von Der Borch Phone: 8408 9100

Application Closing Date: 11:55 pm Sunday 30 November 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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