Sleepover Recovery Worker at Wellways Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

40.05

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Community Support, Relationship Building, Crisis Management, Empathy, Communication, Team Collaboration, Psychosocial Support, Inclusivity, Cultural Awareness, Risk Assessment, Harm Minimization, Social Inclusion, Clinical Collaboration, Support Planning, Group Facilitation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

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 Work in recovery led program supporting women and gender diverse people with mental health challenges in a short-term residential setting Permanent part-time opportunity (equiv. 2 - 3 nights per week) $37.35 - $40.05 per hour (SCHADS Level 3) + penalty rates+ superannuation + annual leave loading + NFP salary packaging benefits About the service Yanna Yanna Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a women’s-only sub-acute, home-like service in our community dedicated to providing practical mental health support for women, trans and gender diverse people who identify as non-binary or as female. Our participants include women that are experiencing diagnoses of personality disorders and/or complex trauma that would benefit from accessible supports delivered in a women-only environment. This is a wholistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to women who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home. About the opportunity This is a rewarding opportunity to build professional, trusting relationships with women and gender diverse people engaged in the service and empower them along their journey towards recovery. The Sleepover Recovery Worker role is integral to the Yanna Yanna 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. We are looking for a new team member to join us to join us 2 - 3 nights a week, including weekends. 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. Penalty rates apply for relevant hours worked. Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role. 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 To be successful in this role, you will need: ** We consider that being female or gender diverse is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 27(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (VIC), and therefore encourage applicants who identify as female or gender diverse to apply. ** Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR tertiary qualifications in social science or related discipline (current studies also considered) Prior experience working within the Mental Health, AOD or other community-based organisations An understanding of the biopsychosocial and harm minimisation models of mental health and how social inclusion principles are applied to service delivery An ability to establish effective relationships including close collaboration with different stakeholders including clinical mental health services 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 Evidence of COVID booster vaccination or valid medical exemption About 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. 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 For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Erin Saar, Program Manager at esaar@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. Job Description Summary Walk alongside women and gender diverse participants in their mental health recovery journey whilst at Yanna Yanna PARC (Prevention and Recovery Care), be involved in individual psychosocial recovery work, as well as facilitating group programs, in partnership with a clinical team. 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. Please select "Apply" below to complete your application. Applications Close 18/01/2026 Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit https://media.wellways.org/inline-files/ww383_Practice_Principles.pdf 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 We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.

Responsibilities

The Sleepover Recovery Worker will support women and gender diverse participants in their mental health recovery journey at Yanna Yanna PARC. This includes facilitating healthy evening routines and providing psychosocial support.