Senior Recovery Worker
Full time opportunity to work in Grampians YPARC based in Ballarat VIC. SCHADS Level 4B. Salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% leave loading. 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.
About the Program
The Grampians Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Grampians Health Services. It is a step-down and step-up sub-acute mental health service for those within the catchment areas of Grampians Health. YPARCs 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. They are supported to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans. Clinical intervention is provided through the Area Mental Health Service. The program is staffed 24/7 and focuses on recovery and supporting individuals to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community.
Responsibilities
* Work within a keywork model to provide 1:1 support with YPARC participants, including developing individual recovery plans and working towards identified goals during their stay.
* Support a multidisciplinary approach including participation in clinical reviews; coordinate midway reviews with key support including family, friends, clinicians or other support services.
* Provide practice supervision to Recovery Workers, including supervision sessions and facilitation of monthly team reflective practice.
* Provide operational supervision to overnight and later shift YPARC Recovery Workers, with guidance and support from the Program Coordinator.
* Facilitate groups within the YPARC model using Wellways session plans and resources.
* Assist with maintenance of the roster, coordinate casual coverage where required, assist with recruitment, orientation and training of new staff.
* Ensure that operational and administrative requirements are met including regular reporting requirements and records maintenance.
Qualifications
* Diploma in Mental Health, AOD, or a related community services field, and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and experience.
* Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community‐based organisation.
* Current and valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake some travel.
* Appropriate IT skills.
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check and Working with Children Check.
* Right to Work within Australia.
* 100 points of ID.
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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 and 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.
Applications Close
19 June 2026
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
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