Peer Family Support Worker - Part Time

Wellways

Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Schads level 3 ($40.62 ph); super + salary pyckagi...
On-site
Lived experience of supporting loved one
Mental health conditions support
Community support services linkage
Support carers and families on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide

Job Summary

  • Support carers and families on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide.
  • Provide gentle psychoeducational tools and guidance to support an environment of understanding and confidence.
  • Wellways offers a purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, with salary packaging benefits and an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment.

Matching Summary

Support carers and families on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide.

Salary

SCHADS Level 3 ($40.62 per hour); superannuation + salary packaging benefits; 17.5% leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience of supporting loved one
  • Mental health conditions support
  • Community support services linkage
  • Psychoeducational tools and guidance
  • Carer peer connection in crisis

Nice-to-have

  • Reconciliation commitment
  • Inclusivity valued
  • Lived experience expertise
  • Purpose driven culture

Key Requirements

  • Lived experience of supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal ideation, crisis and/or suicide attempts
  • Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in support role
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Satisfactory Police Records Check
  • Blue Card – Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • NDIS Workers Orientation Module
  • Right to Work within Australia

Work Rights

Right to Work within Australia

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