Sleepover Recovery Worker at Wellways Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Community Services, Disability Support, Psychosocial Support, Group Facilitation, Clinical Collaboration, Cultural Safety, Peer Participation, Community Connection, Evidence-Informed Practice, Trust Building, Recovery Orientation, Inclusivity, Self-Direction, Choice Empowerment

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 a recovery-oriented program offering support for people experiencing mental health challenges Permanent part-time (equiv 39.5 hours per fortnight) sleepover role Week 1: Sleepover Monday, Tuesday and Saturday; Week 2: Sleepover Monday and Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 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. Recovery Workers are essential to the success of our Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) services. Based at Travancore, you'll support people on their recovery journey by providing day-to-day psychosocial support, facilitating group programs, and working alongside clinical teams to promote wellbeing and connection. You'll build respectful, collaborative relationships with participants and create a safe, inclusive environment that supports individual strengths, values lived experience, and encourages choice and self-direction. Recovery Workers also contribute to the continuous improvement of our services by offering insights, ideas, and practical support in the day-to-day running of the program. PARCs operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours. Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role. The successful candidate for the role will be required to work the following days - Week 1: Sleepover Monday, Tuesday and Saturday; Week 2: Sleepover Monday and Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm on Sunday. Sleepover shifts are active from 5:00pm 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. About the Program The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a partnership between Wellways and Melbourne Health's Inner West Area Mental Health (IWAMHS) service. It provides short-term, sub-acute residential support for people who are either at risk of becoming unwell or who are transitioning out of hospital and need a safe space to continue their recovery. PARC services offer a welcoming, home-like environment where people receive both clinical and psychosocial support tailored to their goals. Our recovery-oriented approach values cultural safety, peer participation, community connection, and evidence-informed practice. 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 Ability to work flexible hours including sleepover shifts 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 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. 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, we encourage you to contact Kei Judd, Program Manager at kjudd@wellways.org (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. Job Description Summary Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges. 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 25/01/2026 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

Support participants engaged in the service and build professional, trusting relationships. Provide day-to-day psychosocial support and facilitate group programs to promote wellbeing and connection.