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Recovery Worker - PARC

Wellways Australia
  • Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges
  • Several casual positions available across North-East and East Melbourne
  • $40.68 per hour + penalties + 10% super + salary packaging benefits

About the program

Wellways Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) services are a step up, step down short-stay 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 evidence-based best practice.

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Engage participants and develop professional and trusting relationships
  • Develop individual recovery plans with participants incorporating individual goals, focusing on skill and knowledge development while working towards recovery and under the ethos of 'Client self-direction'
  • Provide direct practical support to participants to attain the skills required to meet the goals identified to support social inclusion and recovery
  • Ensure that all operational and administrative requirements are met including regular reporting requirements and records maintenance
  • Case planning and coordination

PARCs operate 24/7 on a rotating roster. Flexibility in availability and willingness to work sleepover, afternoon and weekend shifts is essential for this position. Penalty rates apply for relevant hours.

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

Why us?

Wellways are committed to our mission of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

All our staff are truly valued, and we offer these amazing benefits to support you: www.wellways.org/careers-wellways

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jo-Anne Otten, Program Manager on 0488 700 531

Candidates may be contacted and interviewed prior to the closing date

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply.

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. ​

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles are covered by directives that require mandatory COVID vaccinations.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

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