Support Worker

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.  We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services). The Dooralong Transformation Centre is Australia's largest drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation centre providing residential support services in an abstinence based, drug-free environment.

About the role

As a Support Worker, this is your opportunity to provide effective support to clients at the Morisset AOD Service & Berkley Vale AOD Service, ensuring values-driven and proactive care. Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a Part time (19 hours a week) role, located in Morisset & Berkley Vale, NSW.

How you will make an impact

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment ensuring participant's immediate & basic needs are met and rights upheld.
• Implement risk management plans including preventative actions and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate daily program of activities which model and foster participation & skills.
• Support participant self-determination, sense of safety and stability, through applied recovery oriented, person centred, strengths based and trauma informed practice skills.
• Work collaboratively with other staff teams to support participants to action treatment goals as per case plans.
• Assist participants to access community support & services.
• Monitor safety of participants and activities.
• Assist with other tasks as required, which may include, light cleaning, preparing rooms for new participants and transporting participants to appointments.
• Supervise the self- administration of medication. 

What you will bring

• A current and valid First Aid Certificate.
• A current and valid NSW Driver Licence.
• Minimum Certificate 4 qualification relevant to the work performed and or equivalent previous experience in relevant industry, and/or on the job training.
• Experience working with people with AOD and Co-occurring issues.
• AOD Certificate 4 Core unit AOD Skill set or willingness to undertake if required

What we offer

• Flexible working conditions
• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply 

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.  Together we can build a brighter future.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.  

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration