Stronger mental health support is now closer to home in Frankston
Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
About this Program
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are a big and important step towards ensuring all Victorians - no matter their experience - get valuable and supportive mental health care in their community. In Frankston, Wellways, Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health are working together to provide innovative, mental health and wellbeing supports to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home. The new Frankston Mental Health and Wellbeing Local will provide welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs. More than ever before, we are working with the local community and people who have a personal experience of mental health issues and recovery to build these services so they are the best they can be. Our services are co-produced by consumers, carers and the local community.
About Opportunity
Use your lived experience to support others.
We’re seeking an AOD Carer Peer Worker who has personal experience supporting someone with mental health challenges and co-occurring substance use. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide 1:1 peer support to carers, organise network meetings, and deliver group programs, including the Wellways Discovery Course.
Following recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System, this role places lived experience at the heart of service delivery. Your insight will help ensure carers and families receive compassionate, meaningful, and effective support. Be part of shaping a more inclusive mental health system in Victoria.
You will need:
About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we offer
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Matt Taylor, Team Lead Building Community Capacity, on 0466 421 278
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.