Title: Recovery Support Worker
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
Recovery Support Worker
- Permanent Part Time | Experience work-life balance | 3 days a week
- Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes and public transport
- Be valued for what you do | Alcohol and other drugs support role
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
The Recovery Support Worker will provide practical and emotional support and facilitation of program engagement to the Residential Withdrawal participants, who have alcohol and/or other drug (AOD) use problems to assist in meeting the holistic needs of participants to improve their health and well-being.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Certificate IV (or equivalent) in the application of AOD interventions or the four competencies required to work within the AOD sector or working towards this
- Desire to support clients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Desire to support client’s recovery through engaging them in physical and recreational activities
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
Please click here for Position decription link
Contact Person: Alex Lebani
Contact Number: 91947768
Contact Email: alex.lebani@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 28/03/25
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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