Recovery Worker
Recovery Worker
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Job Description
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.
If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways
- Support participants with mental health challenges in a short-termresidential setting
- Casual opportunity to join an established supportive team
- NFP values based company salary packaging up to $15899
About the opportunity
This is a 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.
PARCS operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon evening sleepover and weekend hours.
About the program
The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Eastern Health. Maroondah 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.
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
- 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
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
What do you need
- Completion of studies in Mental Health AOD Community Services or related field (min Cert 4 or above) or qualifications in a social science (social work occupational therapy nursing or psychology)
- Experience in the field of mental health community services or disability (highly desirable)
- Current valid Drivers Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
- Evidence of the right to work in Australia
- Evidence of or a willingness to obtain a National Police Records Check Working with Children Check Employee NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- Evidence of COVID booster vaccination or valid medical exemption
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 Julie Di Scala Program Manager on
We encourage early applications as successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellwaysmust 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
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.Culture
Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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 2000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select Apply below to complete your application.
Applications Close
22/06/2025Employment Type
Part-Time
