AOD Recovery Support Worker - Overnight & Weekend

Lives Lived Well; Bundaberg; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellbeing programs

Ongoing learning & development

Supportive workplace culture

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Lives Lived Well is seeking AOD Support Workers in Bundaberg to join our rehabilitation team. You will provide direct support to residents in residential programs, helping with admissions, daily activities and group programs within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused setting.

Shift options include passive sleepovers and weekend day shifts; build recovery, relationships, and community involvement while maintaining safety and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Proven communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Willingness to obtain National Police Check.
• Certificate IV or higher in AOD, Mental Health or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support residents throughout their recovery journey.
• Complete admissions and discharges.
• Facilitate group programs and resident activities.
• Assist residents to identify strengths and work towards recovery goals.
• Support recreational and community-based activities.
• Maintain accurate resident records and documentation.
• Respond to residents requiring support.
• Work within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

Driver's license

Police check clearance

Education

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs / Mental Health / Community Services

Job description

Lives Lived Well is seeking AOD Support Workers in Bundaberg to join our rehabilitation team. You will provide direct support to residents in residential programs, helping with admissions, daily activities and group programs within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused setting.

Shift options include passive sleepovers and weekend day shifts; build recovery, relationships, and community involvement while maintaining safety and high professional standards.