Peer Worker - Social Inclusion
Peer Worker - Social Inclusion
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Job Description
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 wed love to hear from you.
- Connect with people and build meaningful relationships that support their journey.
- Use your lived experience to inspire empower and guide others as they navigate their recovery.
- Part time 30.4 hrs per week or full time option available SCHADS Level 4 $43.08 per hour
Are you passionate about helping others feel connected and supported Join us as a Social Inclusion Peer Navigator and make a difference!
If you have lived experience a strong sense of empathy and a desire to empower others wed love to hear from you!
What exactly does a Social Inclusion Peer Wellbeing Navigator do you ask You will support participants to engage in social activities. Provide peer support and use your livedexperience guidance and give assistance with service navigation and care planning.
You are passionate about social inclusion and community connection and have a personal understanding of mental health addiction. You communicate and connect easily with diverse participants and services creating safe spaces where individuals feel supported in working toward their personal goals.
With strong people skills you will advocate for participants ensuring that diversity is celebrated and that individuals can actively participate in activities that give them strength to build capacity to live meaningful lives.
You will also need:
- Personal experience of a mental health and or addiction challenges in recovery or have cared for someone who has
- 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
- Evidence of Right to Work in Australia
- Australian Driver Licence
- National Police Check Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion 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 $15899enables 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 $2650 per annum
- Receive 17.5 leave loadingevery 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 further information regarding this role please contact via email Dean Bayliss
We would love to learn about you so please submit a cover letter outlining your relevant lived experience and resume.
To view the full Position Description click APPLY.
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
Inspire change by helping individuals create social connections participate in activities and discover opportunities within their own community!Culture
Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure 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 2000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select Apply below to complete your application.
Applications Close
23/04/2025Employment Type
Part-Time
