AOD Support Worker (Casual)

Why this role matters

Bridgehaven Women’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Program is an 18-bed service supporting women (and their accompanying children) experiencing alcohol and other drug misuse. Using a trauma-informed approach, the program helps women build emotional awareness, strengthen healthy relationships, and move toward greater independence and sustainable living. The service also provides specialised support for pregnant women and children, ensuring care is safe, reflective, and empowering.

About the role

As an AOD Support Worker, this is your opportunity to provide supervision, support, and crisis intervention to women and children at Bridgehaven to help maintain the functioning of the centre during and outside of business hours.

Reporting to the Support Work Coordinator, we have multiple casual positions available based in Preston, VIC. You must be available to work across a 24/7 roster, including weekdays, weekends, afternoon shifts and sleepover shifts.

How you will make an impact

• Provide practical and emotional support and facilitation of program engagement to the Residential Rehabilitation participants,
• Develop effective relationships and offering relevant intervention including psycho-social educational groups
• Organise a range of appropriate enjoyable social activities to ensure participants remain actively engaged
• Work as part of a team along with case managers and other support workers to achieve the best outcomes for the participants
• Manage participant’s behaviour in line with the program policies

• Provide practical, hands-on support with tasks such as cleaning and maintaining participant's bedrooms and bathrooms, meal planning and cooking, personal hygiene, and other day-to-day activities.

What you will bring

• Certificate IV (or equivalent) in the application of AOD interventions or the commitment to gain the qualification within the first 12months of employment
• Previous experience in a similar role
• A valid Employee VIC Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid certificate
• Current VIC Drivers Licence

What we offer 

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.

• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)

• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.

• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions 

Compensation is in accordance with Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 4.

How to Apply

If you’re 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.

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 and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 National Police Check.

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