Recovery Worker

About the role

This is a rewarding opportunity where you'll be making a real difference in the lives of our people in our community. As our new Recovery Worker, you'll be a crucial part of the recovery journey in our residential programs, working closely with individuals and their clinical care teams. Imagine a typical day where you get to lead a variety of engaging groups and activities, offering vital operational support and contributing to innovative solutions that enhance the program. Your work will not only impact the quality of our service but also the wellbeing of people within our community. You'll be a valued member of our established multidisciplinary team that prioritises your growth and recognises your invaluable efforts. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to positive experiences and outcomes for our participants and their loved ones. We are looking for new team members with availability to work according to a rotating roster of weekday, weekend and sleepover shifts. Sleepover shifts commence at 7pm in the evening where you're active on shift until 12am midnight then active again from 8am to 9am the next day. Penalty rates will apply for relevant hours worked. If you're passionate about making a genuine impact, fostering innovation, and being a part of a supportive environment, we invite you to be a part of our team. Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role. About the programs Wellways delivers the Specialist Residential Rehabilitation Program (SRRP) and Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) programs in partnership with Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service ( GVAMH&WS) . These services operate 24/7 and provides a practical environment that facilitates the maintenance of, and / or the development of skills in the domains of daily living, learning, working, social and health. This program provides clinical and psychosocial support to participants and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice. To be successful in this role, you will need: Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience working in a support role for people with a mental health challenges Demonstrated experience and/or transferable skills & knowledge in working with people with a serious mental health challenges Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Right to work within Australia Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate Satisfactory National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check Why us? Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain 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.

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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. If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first! Part-time opportunity (43 hours a fortnight on a rotating roster) From $38.65 per hour + penalty rates + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging benefits

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