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Wangaratta - Australia

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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 and living 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!

  • Use your lived/living experience of mental health challenges to support others in the community while completing a Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work.

  • Fixed term part time (22.8hrs per week) opportunity. 2 days work 1 day study.

  • Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS) Level 2.2

  • Location: Various Wellways Sites across Victoria.

About Wellways

We have more than 40 years experience working with individuals families carers and the community to identify their needs and goals and attain a great life in their community. We were founded by families advocating to improve the services information and support available to people with mental health issues and their carers. Making sure lived and living experience is at the heart of all we do remains key. All Wellways services focus on community inclusion; a commitment to ensuring all the people we serve have opportunities to fully participate in the community without stigma and discrimination.

About the Peer Cadet Program:

The Lived Experience Peer Cadet Program was created in response to the Royal Commissions recommendation to increase the number of entry points into the lived/living experience workforce (LLEW) and provide a supportive and structured environment for learning. The program offers an opportunity for people with lived/living experience to enter paid employment while undertaking Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work within a participating community mental health organisation.

The Peer Cadet Program at Wellways offers a 10month paid cadetship for individuals with lived/living experience who are enrolled in the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. This entry level employment opportunity provides Peer Cadets with the chance to develop their knowledge skills and confidence in 13 service areas across Wellways including General Mental Health Specialist Mental Health Outreach and Phone Support. Peer Cadets will benefit from disciplinespecific supervision placement support peer mentoring and regular reflective practice opportunities. They will work alongside experienced professionals in both Peer roles and nonpeer roles and expand their professional networks. As valued members of the Lived/Living Experience Workforce at Wellways Peer Cadets will contribute to the ongoing development of the Peer Cadet Program gaining invaluable experience and support during a significant period of Mental Health Reform in Victoria.

Job Description Summary

The Peer Cadet Program at Wellways offers a 10month paid cadetship for individuals with personal lived and living experience who are enrolled in the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work. This entry level employment opportunity provides Peer Cadets with the chance to develop their knowledge skills and confidence through exposure and experience in 13 Wellways service areas including:


general mental health

specialist mental health

outreach and

phone support.

Peer Cadets will benefit from disciplinespecific supervision placement support peer mentoring and regular reflective practice and professional development opportunities. They will work alongside experienced professionals in both peer roles and nonpeer roles and expand their professional networks. As valued members of the Lived/Living Experience workforce at Wellways Peer Cadets will contribute to the ongoing development of the Peer Cadet Program gaining invaluable experience and support during a significant period of Mental Health Reform in Victoria.


Note: This program includes 2 days (15.2 hours) of onsite work and 1 day (7.6 hours) of paid study leave (working from home or onsite). Upon completion of study requirements paid study leave becomes a working day.

Contract End Date

05/06/2026

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

30/05/2025

Employment Type

Part-Time

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