Recovery Support Worker – Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges? Join EACH and contribute to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub as a Support Worker.

• CERTIFICATE IV in MENTAL HEALTH ESSENTIAL
• Location: Box Hill / Woiwurrung Nation
• Position Type: Part-Time, Fixed-Term (with potential for extension)
• Hourly Rate: $43 - $47.33 + Super + Salary Packaging benefits (up to $18,550)

In this rewarding role, you will help clients achieve their recovery goals by providing low-intensity community support and facilitating access to higher intensity services when needed.

Your role will be varied and will require you to;

• Client Engagement: Build trust and professional relationships with clients to support them in reaching their recovery goals.
• Support Services: Encourage clients to engage with mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, physical healthcare, and social support services.
• Recovery Framework: Use a Recovery framework to work collaboratively with clients, carers, families, and other supports to set and achieve goals.
• Practical Support: Provide direct, hands-on support to clients to help them maintain independent living skills.
• Group Activities: Plan and implement structured groups and activities to support client self-development in line with recovery objectives.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the team and external stakeholders to ensure clients receive the highest quality service.
• Progress Reviews: Participate in regular reviews of client progress toward their recovery goals.

Note: This role is not within the NDIS.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Sam Beard (Manager - Mental Health Services) at sbeard@each.com.au

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health (essential).
• Strong understanding of mental health and the Australian healthcare system (public or private).
• Experience as a Support Worker or Case Worker in mental health.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and work collaboratively with carers, families, and other service providers.
• A flexible, empathetic approach with a commitment to client-centered care and recovery-focused practice.

Mandatory Requirements

• A current Working With Children’s Check is essential
• Have full Australian working rights and a National Police Clearance
• Australian Drivers Licence

EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Engaging, inclusive, and supportive team
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients to build your skills and experience
• Clinical supervision and access to evidence based resources.
• Positive culture and supportive and like-minded team and management
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Family & Domestic Violence Leave
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Public Holiday Substitution policy
• Novated leasing arrangements

Next steps
We want to know why you would like to come work with EACH and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.

Applications Close: Thursday 12th dec 2024
** Please note due to high volume of applications EACH may choose to begin interviews before the close date, so early applications are highly encouraged. **

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Join EACH: Make a Difference Today

For over 50 years, EACH has been dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering stronger communities through our health and support services. We're seeking compassionate individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact. Together, we'll create a brighter future for individuals from all walks of life. Apply now and start making a difference.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

EACH Commitments

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures