Carer

Byron Private Treatment Centre; Myocum; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hours

Part of South Pacific Health network

Job summary

Byron Private Treatment Centre in Myocum, NSW, is seeking warm, steady carers to join our casual team supporting residents on their recovery journey. You will assist with daily routines, accompany residents to meetings, and help maintain a calm, safe living environment in a therapeutic community setting.

The role emphasizes a kind, reliable presence, with responsibilities including medication support, accurate record-keeping and participation in team supervision.

Qualifications

• Warmth, reliability and a genuine interest in people and mental health and wellbeing.
• A steady temperament when things get hard.
• Ability to hold a kind, clear boundary.
• Curiosity about 12 step programs and therapeutic communities, or experience with them.
• First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support residents through daily routines, tasks and activities.
• Escort residents to 12 step meetings and outings.
• Help residents settle into a healthy sleep and wake rhythm.
• Support residents with medication and keep accurate records.
• Keep the house clean, calm and welcoming.
• Write clear handover and resident notes.
• Join team meetings and monthly supervision.

Skills

Warmth

Reliability

Empathy

Mental health awareness

Education

Enrolled Nurse status

Job description

Byron Private Treatment Centre – Myocum NSW

Byron Private, part of the South Pacific Health network, is a residential treatment centre on the Northern Rivers coast. We support people on their recovery journey from addiction, trauma and mental health challenges, using a therapeutic community model that puts connection, routine and community at the centre of healing.

We are looking for warm, steady and genuine people to join our casual Carer team. You will be the calm, supportive presence that helps our residents feel safe, seen and supported, from the first meeting of the evening to the sunrise beach run.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting residents through their daily routines, tasks and activities
• Escorting residents to 12 step meetings and on outings
• Helping residents settle into a healthy sleep and wake rhythm
• Supporting residents with medication and keeping accurate records
• Keeping the house clean, calm and welcoming
• Writing clear handover and resident notes
• Joining team meetings and monthly supervision

What we’re looking for

• Warmth, reliability and a genuine interest in people and mental health and wellbeing
• A steady temperament when things get hard
• The ability to hold a kind, clear boundary
• Curiosity about 12 step programs and therapeutic communities, or experience with them
• A current First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one

Enrolled Nurses with an interest in mental health and addiction are warmly encouraged to apply. It is a great way to build real experience in the AOD and mental health space.

Why Byron Private?

• Meaningful work with visible impact
• A genuine entry point into the mental health and addiction sector
• A close, supportive team
• A beautiful part of the world to come to work in
• Casual flexibility and variety in your week
• Part of the wider South Pacific Health network

Byron Private respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.