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.

• Work in recovery led program supporting women and gender diverse people with mental health challenges in a short-term residential setting
• Permanent part-time opportunity (equiv. 2 to 4 days negotiable)
• $37.35 - $40.05 per hour (SCHADS Level 3) + penalty rates+ superannuation + annual leave loading + NFP salary packaging benefits

About the service

Yanna Yanna Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a women’s-only sub-acute, home-like service in our community dedicated to providing practical mental health support for women, trans and gender diverse people who identify as non-binary or as female. Our participants include women that are experiencing diagnoses of personality disorders and/or complex trauma that would benefit from accessible supports delivered in a women-only environment.

This is a wholistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to women who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home.

About the opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to build professional, trusting relationships with women engaged in the service and empower them along their journey towards recovery.

As our new Recovery Worker, your role will see you developing individual recovery plans alongside participants and supporting them to achieve their own identified goals. Additionally, you will facilitate group sessions and work alongside your team members to support day-to-day operations of the PARC environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, including clinical staff and alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges. Most importantly, you share our vision of delivering exceptional service and achieving the best possible outcomes for participants.

Multiple positions available

Yanna Yanna PARC operates 24/7 and is offering part-time opportunities that will see you rostered between 2 to 4 days a week – where practical, we can adjust the roster to accommodate your availability and ensure an optimal work-life balance. Flexibility to perform shifts across day, evening, sleepover and weekend shifts is favourable. Penalty rates apply for relevant hours worked.

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What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR tertiary qualifications in social science or related discipline (current studies also considered)
• Prior experience working within the Mental Health, AOD or other community-based organisations
• An understanding of the biopsychosocial and harm minimisation models of mental health and how social inclusion principles are applied to service delivery
• An ability to establish effective relationships including close collaboration with different stakeholders including clinical mental health services
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• Evidence of COVID booster vaccination or valid medical exemption

Desirable:

• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• Experience working in residential or inpatient care setting
• Fluency in Arabic, Hindi, Vietnamese or other languages

About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Vivienne Schwab, Regional Manager North West Melbourne at vschwab@wellways.org.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.

Job Description Summary

Walk alongside women and gender diverse participants in their mental health recovery journey whilst at Yanna Yanna PARC (Prevention and Recovery Care), be involved in individual psychosocial recovery work, as well as facilitating group programs, in partnership with a clinical team.

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close

08/12/2024