• Part time 38 hours per fortnight) ongoing opportunity in Springvale for sleepover support
• Support participants with mental health challenges in a shortterm residential setting
• $37.35 40.05 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) Leave loading Super Salary packaging

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 wed love to hear from you.

About the program

PARC is a step up step down shortstay residence that provides clinical and psychosocial support to participants to prevent the need for hospitalisation or after an inpatient stay to support ongoing recovery.

All our recovery services value cultural diversity support and create opportunities for recovery value peer participation and leadership and are underpinned by evidencebased best practice.

PARCS operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours. PartTime position 38 hrs per fortnight) which will consist of Day and Sleepover shifts.

About the opportunity

As a Recovery Worker (Mental Health Worker) you are integral to the team as you will work closely with participants in their recovery journey. You will work with them 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.

You will assist community members by having a great understanding of what they require to successfully meet their recovery goals. With an understanding of members with mental health issues and resilience you will be able to motivate them to make changes within their lives. Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are creative motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences for participants and their loved ones.

To be successful in this role

• Experience in a mental health residential setting will be highly regarded.
• Diploma in Mental Health AOD or related field
• Current valid Drivers License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

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.

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 $15899enables 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 $2650 per annum
• Receive 17.5 leave loadingevery 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

For a confidential discussion about the role we encourage you to contact Sarah Forbes on 0

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways

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