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.
If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways ? Utilise your real-life experience to engage, support and empower people in our community Permanent part time (22.6 hours, equiv 3 days / week) opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team!
NFP values based company + salary packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% leave loading About the opportunity Working together in Mildura, Wellways, Mildura Base Public Hospital, Mallee District Aboriginal Services and Sunraysia Community Health Services will offer an easy way to access care and support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns – including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug support and care needs and their family, carers, and supporters.
This role will see you working alongside participants to support and enable them, their families and carers to address their psychosocial, emotional and alcohol and other drug support needs.
You will be walking alongside participants at every step of their time in the program; from the initial conversation, to delivering 1:1 service navigation, care planning, education and capacity building.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a new and progressive mental health program – where you will play a vital role in ensuring participants, carers and their families receive valuable and supportive care.
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
About you This role is identified for someone who feels comfortable to draw on their personal lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to empower their peers on their own recovery journey.
You're empathetic and relish opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community.
You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges or as carers of loved ones who do.
You will also need: Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or 1+ year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector or Intentional Peer Support Training 100 points of identification Evidence of right to work in Australia National Police Check Current Working with Children Check-employment NDIS Workers Screening check NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate – free online course What we will offer you… 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 Eligible candidates may have access to incentive payments for relocation expenses as part of the Regional Mental Health workforce Grants Program administered by the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Emma Burton, Support and Connect Lead on 0461 426 831.
We'd love to get to know you!
Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.
Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and strongly encourages all workers to be fully vaccinated including relevant boosters for COVID-19.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Job Description Summary Utilising your real-life experience, coupled with skills learned through education and training the Wellbeing Navigator Peer, employed by Wellways, will support and represent people impacted by mental illness, psychological distress and substance use or addiction.
This role will work with other disciplines to instil hope through positive self-disclosure and positive role modelling, offering practical ways of overcoming day-to-day barriers and by challenging each other to try new things.
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.
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Applications Close 26/11/2024