Full time, ongoing opportunity based in Wagga Wagga, NSW $37.35 – $40.05 p/hr + 17.5% Leave Loading + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging benefits!
Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!
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 the program The purpose of a Peer Worker isn't about therapy, or having to talk about suicide, it is about connecting with someone who has some shared experience of suicidality, bereavement, and recovery.
It is focused on empowering people by providing compassion, guidance, encouragement, motivation and follow-up.
Peer Workers will support individuals to develop skills, confidence, and knowledge to improve their wellbeing and community connections.
They will encourage them to engage actively with their care team, including their Support Coordinator, to maximise the benefit they can receive from these services.
And at other times they will sit and listen to their concerns, joys and experiences, knowing that being heard, and having someone to share recovery with is therapeutic.
Peer Workers will provide peer support for people in The Way Back Support Service (TWBSS) and After Suicide Support Program (ASSP) through face-to-face, telephone, text or email.
People in TWBSS will be supported over a 3-month period, during which connections might be more frequent in the earlier stages, and may taper over time.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following Lived experience of suicidal ideation or attempt, suicide bereavement or had a close connection to someone who has died by suicide Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Appropriate IT skills Satisfactory Police Check (no older than 12 months) NSW (Paid Worker) Working with Children Check, prior to commencement Evidence of working rights within Australia such as a passport, birth certificate or VISA NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate – free online course 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 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 the role, we encourage you to contact David Johns, Suicide Services Manager at ****** or 0479 171 207.
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 Job Description Summary A rewarding career for Peer Worker with a nationally recognized provider of mental health and disability services.
Culture 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.
How to Apply 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.
Applications Close 29/11/2024