Draw on your real-life experience to support people in their own recovery journey
Permanent part time opportunity | equivalent to 3 days a week
$38.65 - $41.45 per hour (SCHADS Level 3) + penalty rates + superannuation + annual leave loading + NFP salary packaging benefits
About the service
PARC is a step-down and step-up sub-acute mental health service for those living within the local region. PARC is located in a community setting and provide an option for people who are becoming unwell, or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting and to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans.
This is a wholistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to women who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home.
About the Opportunity
The PARC2Home Peer Worker role is a unique role as part of the PARC team, offering short-term outreach support to participants as they transition back to living independently after their stay. Drawing on your own lived experience of mental health recovery, you’ll walk alongside people during this important transition - offering empathy, practical support, and connection to help them maintain momentum in their recovery. You’ll support participants to strengthen their daily living skills, build confidence, and stay engaged with their goals, supports and community.
This is a rewarding role where you’ll be an essential part of fostering a service culture that truly embraces lived experience, peer support, and recovery-focused practice. If this sound like the next step in your career, we look forward to hearing from you!
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Personal experience of a mental illness, or psychological distress and recovery
Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR Tertiary qualification in a social science OR 1+ year relevant work experience in mental health sector
Evidence of right to work in Australia
Current valid driver licence and the ability to undertake some travel
National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain.
International Police (if required)
NDIS Workers Orientation Modules – free online course
Why us?
Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.
What we offer:
· A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
· An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
· Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
· Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
· Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
· Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
· Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Steven Cabral, Program Manager at scabral@wellways.org.
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.
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