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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services, delivering residential and non-residential rehabilitation, withdrawal management, and community-based support programs.
At Eastern Bridge, we provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can focus on recovery, build life skills, strengthen their wellbeing, and work towards long-term positive change. Our services are grounded in respect, compassion, dignity, and hope.
As an AOD Support Worker (Lifeskills), you will provide practical and emotional support to participants within a Residential Rehabilitation Program. You will play a key role in fostering engagement, promoting wellbeing, and supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey while encouraging independence and the development of essential life skills.
Reporting to the Support Work Coordinator, this is a Casual opportunity based at the Eastern Bridge Program, The Basin, VIC.
Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 4.
As part of this role, you must be available to work across a 24/7 roster, including:
Are you passionate about supporting women on their recovery journey and helping create lasting positive change?
Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Join The Salvation Army and help build hope, dignity, and brighter futures for people in our community.
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.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
