Über diese Recovery Worker Stelle bei Wellways
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- Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges
- Casual positions with access to development / training opportunities
- $50.61 - $54.28 per hour (SCHADS Level 3, inclusive of casual loading) + penalty rates + superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
About the opportunity
This is a rewarding opportunity to support participants engaged in the service and build professional, trusting relationships and empower them along their journey towards recovery.
As our new Recovery Worker, your role will see you working 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 Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service environment.
This role is ideal for someone who is able to work effectively 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.
PARCs operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours.
About the service
Broadmeadows Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a sub-acute, home-like service dedicated to providing practical mental health support in our community.
This is a wholistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to people who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home.
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.
To be successful in this role, you will 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
- 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
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Amanjot Sandhu on 0481 477 480 or email asandhu1@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
Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges.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.
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