Recovery Partner Level 2.1

About the role

Southern Cross Care WA operates and supports three Community Options houses in Western Australia, including a residential mental health program in Stirling offering 24/7 care and support for people aged 18 to 65 who need help after a long-term hospital stay due to mental illness. This is a PM shift position on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Key responsibilities

• Work alongside residents using the recovery approach, helping them re-learn or gain new skills to live independently in the community
• Work closely with managers, external primary care and clinical staff
• Assist with domestic activities such as cleaning, cooking and shopping
• Monitor and support medication management
• Support clients in achieving short-term and long-term recovery goals
• Help clients become active community members and identify opportunities for education, training and employment

Required profile

• Certificate III in Mental Health or a higher qualification
• Experience working with people experiencing mental health conditions
• Commitment to facilitating recovery with individualised support services
• Ability to relate to and empathise with others, including people with complex mental health conditions
• Initiative and comfort working independently
• Good conversational, influencing and negotiating skills, and the ability to plan and problem solve

Mental health qualifications are preferred but not required; applicants currently studying in the field are welcome. Medication competence training is provided, and the role can lead to becoming an Approved Supervisor.

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits
• Corporate health insurance discount and free employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave, annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full-time employees, carer's and personal leave
• Professional development services and service awards for long-standing employees
• Flexible working environment

To apply, submit an up-to-date resume; a cover letter is preferred. Interview candidates will be asked for a police clearance, flu immunisation record and a pre-employment health declaration.