Recreation Support Worker jobs

• Work in a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges

• Part-time opportunity (5 or 6 nights per fortnight) with access to development / training opportunities

• From $40.49 per hour + penalty rates + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

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, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

The Sleepover Recovery Worker role is integral to the Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program as it involves working 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.

Please visit the Wellways Careers site to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

PARCs operate 24/7 and availability to work according to a rotating fortnightly roster, including shifts on weekends, is essential for this role. Sleepover shifts are active from Sun to Thurs 5:30pm/ Fri & Sat 6:30pm to 12am, then sleepover (with the ability to wake up and convert to active if required) and active again from 8am - Mon to Fri 9am / Sat & Sun 10am to support early morning routines and provide a handover.

Penalty rates apply for afternoon, evening and weekend hours.

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)

• 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, NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

• Experience in the field of mental health, community services or disability (highly desirable)

• Current first aid certificate (desirable) or willingness to undertake

About the program

PARCs are located in a community setting and provide an option for people who are becoming unwell, or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting and to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans. The recovery model is the centre of all that we do.

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 $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

• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum

• Receive 17.5% leave loading every 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

Why 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 this role, please contact Steven Cabral, Program Manager at scabral@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.