Casual Residential Recovery Worker – 24/7 Support

Mission Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding work – every day you know it

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Mission Australia’s HASI Plus service in Eastwood, NSW, is hiring a Residential Recovery Worker for an on-site role in a 24-hour residential setting. You will support residents with daily living tasks, medication support, and recovery-focused planning to promote independence.

You will work across day and night shifts, including weekends, using a strengths-based approach within a recovery-oriented framework to help residents achieve personal goals and reintegrate into the community.

Qualifications

• Certificate qualification in Mental Health, Community Services or a related discipline.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented practice and a commitment to empowering people through a strengths-based approach.
• Availability to work a rotating 24-hour roster including days, evenings, overnight shifts and weekends.
• First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Full driver licence with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with activities of daily living including cooking, cleaning, shopping, using public transport and developing independent living skills.
• Deliver practical, recovery focused support in line with individualised case plans, helping residents work towards their personal goals and aspirations.
• Assist residents to access appointments, community services and social opportunities that promote wellbeing, inclusion and independence.
• Support safe medication management processes, including medication administration support and accurate medication records.
• Complete case notes, shift handovers, reports and other administrative documentation in line with organisational requirements.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-presented residential environment through general household duties and basic maintenance of gardens and grounds.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents, colleagues and external stakeholders while providing support to people experiencing complex mental health challenges.

Skills

Recovery-oriented practice

Strengths-based approach

First Aid & CPR

Full driver's licence

Education

Certificate qualification in Mental Health or Community Services

Job description

Mission Australia’s HASI Plus service in Eastwood, NSW, is hiring a Residential Recovery Worker for an on-site role in a 24-hour residential setting. You will support residents with daily living tasks, medication support, and recovery-focused planning to promote independence.

You will work across day and night shifts, including weekends, using a strengths-based approach within a recovery-oriented framework to help residents achieve personal goals and reintegrate into the community.