Casual Sleepover Recovery Worker

**_Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people_** **_who identify as _**_LGBTIQA+_**_ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you._**:
**_ If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here_**_ _**Reconciliation | Wellways**:
**About the opportunity**

This is a truly rare and rewarding opportunity to make a difference within the community.

Recovery Workers are integral to the PARC program as they work closely with participants in their recovery journey whilst at PARC, both individually and with their clinical care teams, and in leading a range of groups and activities onsite. Our Recovery Workers also provide key operational support and help create new innovations and improvements for the ongoing quality of the program.

**About the program**

The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Eastern Health. Linwood PARC is located in a community setting and provides an option for people who are becoming unwell or need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting.

Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are creative, motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences for participants and their loved ones. All our recovery services value cultural diversity, support and create opportunities for recovery, value peer participation and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice.

**Employee benefits**
- **Purpose-Driven Culture**: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
- ** Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment**: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
- ** Salary Packaging**: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
- ** Meal and Entertainment Allowance**: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
- ** Employee Assistance Program**: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

**What do you need?**
- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, AOD or Disability OR Tertiary qualification in social science or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in the field of mental health and/or disability
- An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and social inclusion principles
- Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
- Evidence of the right to work in Australia
- Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check-Employment and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- COVID booster vaccination certificate or valid medical exemption

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**About Wellways**

Wellways Australia exists to help all Australians lead active, fulfilling and inclusive lives in their community. We achieve this by supporting and working with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to ensure people have access to the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest and experience in the position along