Parc2home Peer Worker

Wellways Australia Limited

Base: $38.65 - $41.45 ph (schads level 3); bonus/e...
Onsite
Lived experience of mental health recovery
Outreach in the community
Support daily living skills
Wellways Australia Limited is seeking a PARC2Home Peer Worker to support individuals transitioning from a mental health recovery program back into their communities. The role emphasizes the importance of lived experience in mental health recovery and offers part-time opportunities with a focus on empathy and support

Job Summary

  • The role involves drawing on real-life mental health recovery experience to walk alongside people during their transition from PARC care back to independent living.
  • Wellways offers a purpose-driven culture where differences are valued and everyone is respected, with specific commitments to inclusivity for First Nations and LGBTIQA+ communities.
  • Employees receive salary packaging benefits up to $15,899, meal allowances, 17.5% leave loading, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

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Wellways Australia Limited is seeking a PARC2Home Peer Worker to support individuals transitioning from a mental health recovery program back into their communities. The role emphasizes the importance of lived experience in mental health recovery and offers part-time opportunities with a focus on empathy and support.

Salary

Base: $38.65 - $41.45 per hour (SCHADS Level 3); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Penalty rates, superannuation, annual leave loading, NFP salary packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience of mental health recovery
  • Outreach in the community
  • Support daily living skills
  • Build participant confidence
  • Collaborate with keyworkers

Nice-to-have

  • Empathy and connection skills
  • Recovery-focused practice
  • Inclusive service culture
  • Holistic support approach

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health or related field
  • Tertiary qualification in social science
  • 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector
  • Current valid driver licence
  • National Police Check and Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
  • Evidence of right to work in Australia

Work Rights

Evidence of right to work in Australia required

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