Peer Worker

Wellways Australia

Springvale, Victoria, Australia
Base: $37.35 - $40.05 ph (schads level 3); bonus/e...
Rotating shifts (day, afternoon, evening, and sleepover shifts)
Draw on lived experience
Support participants and loved ones
Overcome stigma
Wellways Australia is seeking a Peer Recovery Worker for its Springvale location, a role designed for individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges to support others in their recovery journey. This permanent part-time position offers competitive hourly rates and various employee benefits while emphasizing inclusivity and cultural diversity

Job Summary

  • Draw on your lived experience of mental health challenges to support others in the community.
  • Peer Recovery Workers play an indispensable part in the implementation of recovery plans and is one where you will not only support participants but also their loved ones, your team members, clinicians and community to better understand the participant perspective.
  • A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued.

Matching Summary

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Wellways Australia is seeking a Peer Recovery Worker for its Springvale location, a role designed for individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges to support others in their recovery journey. This permanent part-time position offers competitive hourly rates and various employee benefits while emphasizing inclusivity and cultural diversity.

Salary

Base: $37.35 - $40.05 p.h. (SCHADS Level 3); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: penalty rates + superannuation + salary packaging + leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • draw on lived experience
  • support participants and loved ones
  • overcome stigma
  • work rotating roster
  • 24/7 service operation

Nice-to-have

  • committed to reconciliation
  • value cultural diversity
  • promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+
  • support First Nations communities

Key Requirements

  • Lived experience of mental health challenges
  • Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR Tertiary qualification in a social science OR 1+ year relevant work experience
  • Right to Work within Australia
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
  • Satisfactory National Police Records Check
  • Working with Children's Check – Employee
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check

Work Rights

Right to Work within Australia

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