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 peoplewho identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference within the community.

The Sleepover Recovery Worker role is integral to the PARC program as they work closely with participants to support healthy evening routines whilst at PARC. As a Sleepover Recovery Worker, you will use your skills to approach situations with a calming lens, have the ability to support people as they wind down for the night or just sit quietly with someone and connect in moments of need. You will have a good sense of how to address emerging risks and support people through potential distress. In addition to the sleepover shifts, there are some day shifts that are included in these opportunities.

Sleepover shifts are active from 5:30pm to 11pm, then inactive sleepover (with the ability to wake up and convert to active if required) and active again from 7am -9am to support early morning routines and handover. PARCS operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon, evening and weekend hours.

About the program

The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Eastern Health. Linwood 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.

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. 

Employee benefits

• Access to ongoing training, professional development and professional practice supervision
• 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 or dining out.
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take a holiday

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 Driver's 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 and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

For a copy of the position description or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Emily Langley, Program Manager on 0422 445 456.

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 Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. ​