* **Come and join our Clayton PARC Part time (0.5FTE)*** **Support participants with mental health challenges in a short-term residential setting*** **$38.65 - 41.45 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging***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.***About the program**PARC is a step up, step down short stay residence that provides **clinical** and **psychosocial** **support** to participants, to prevent the need for hospitalisation or after an inpatient stay to support ongoing recovery. PARCs 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 and to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans. Our **Youth PARC** provides an essential service within the continuum of care that will empower and provide opportunity to young people to seek mental health care and treatment that they may not receive otherwise.**About the opportunity**You don't want to miss this rewarding and life changing opportunity to make a difference within your community.As a **Recovery Worker (Mental Health Workers),** you are integral to the Clayton Parc as you will work closely with participants in their**recovery** journey. You will work with them individually and with their clinical care teams, and in leading a range of groups and activities onsite. Our Recovery Workers also provide key operational **support** and help create new innovations and improvements for the ongoing quality of the program.You will assist community members by having a great understanding of what they require to successfully meet their recovery goals. With an understanding of members with mental health issues and resilience, you will be able to motivate them to make changes within their lives. Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are creative, motivated and focused on ensuring **positive** experiences for participants and their loved ones.PARCS operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours, which will include Sleepover and weekend shifts.**To be successful in this role*** Diploma in **Mental Health**, AOD or related field **or** tertiary qualifications in social science or related discipline* Experience in mental health Residential settings will be highly regarded.* Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role* Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check* Right to Work within Australia* Satisfactory National Police Records Check* NDIS Worker Orientation Module CertificateWellways 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*Please just submit a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience in the position along with your CV using our online portal.*For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact **Harin Witharana** on **0481 059 616**Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. **Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.***If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here* # **Job Description Summary**The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Monash Health. A Wellways PARC offers an individualised approach to supporting recovery from mental health challenges. There are five PARC sites across the South East of Melbourne, including a Women's PARC (Springvale), Youth PARC (Dandenong), Extended PARC (Narre Warren) and two Adult PARCS (Clayton and Narre Warren). The service is a step-down and step-up sub-acute mental health service. PARCs 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 and to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans. Clinical intervention is provided to PARC through the Area Mental Health Service. The program is staffed 24/7 and includes day, afternoon and sleepover shifts. Under the direction of the Program Manager, and with the support of the Senior Recovery Worker, the Recovery Worker will: Work within a keywork model to provide 1:1 support with PARC participants, including developing individual recovery plans and working towards identified goals during their stay Support a multidisciplinary approach including participation in clinical reviews, coordinating midway reviews with key supports including family, friends, clinicians, or other support services Facilitate groups within the PARC model using Wellways session plans and resources Support day to day operations of the PARC environment including rapid bedroom turnover, maintaining welcoming communal spaces, management of hazards and ensuring adequate food safety practices Assist with coordinating 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. The PARC program forms part of the South East region and works with the broader team and other key stakeholders in the ongoing development and effective implementation of organisational and regional strategic plans.# **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**05/04/2026#J-18808-Ljbffr