Peer Family Support Worker - Part Time

Wellways Australia

Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Base: $40.62 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Lived experience of supporting loved one
Carer peer connection in crisis
Information and practical resources
Support carers/families who are on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide

Job Summary

  • Support carers/families who are on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide.
  • As a Peer Family Support Worker you will be linking participants with other community support services and provide gentle psychoeducational tools and guidance.
  • Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.

Matching Summary

Support carers/families who are on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide.

Salary

Base: $40.62 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: superannuation + salary packaging benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience of supporting loved one
  • Carer peer connection in crisis
  • Information and practical resources
  • Service navigation and advocacy

Nice-to-have

  • Reconciliation and inclusivity
  • LGBTIQA+ support
  • Purpose driven culture

Key Requirements

  • Lived experience of suicidal ideation
  • Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience
  • Satisfactory Police Records Check
  • Blue Card – Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • NDIS Workers Orientation Module

Work Rights

Right to Work within Australia

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