• Peer Support Worker in Greater Geelong
• Provide 1:1 and group peer support to consumers families and carers
• $44.58 to $47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) Leave loading Super Salary packaging

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.

About this Program

The Royal Commission into Victorias Mental Health System has challenged us to think beyond
incremental improvement to deliver a mental health system that helps all Victorians live their
best a region characterized by fragmentation complexity and access barriers
implementing the Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff (GGQ) Local Mental Health and
Wellbeing Service is a key step in realizing this goal.

The GGQ Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is delivered by a consortium of equal
partners: Barwon Health Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd Wellways Australia and
ERMHA365.

The GGQ Local Service is underpinned by positivity hope and inclusion. No matter whether a
consumer carer or provider enters or seeks assistance via digital platforms contact centre or
physical locations the first engagement will always start with a simple question: Welcome how
can we help. Drawing on established services networks and pathways the GGQ Local
Services provides seamless integration between local area and wellbeing services for the benefit
of consumers carers and providers. This is supported through standardised assessment tools
treatment and support processes care plans and care coordination colocation of services and
regional navigational pathways.

About the Opportunity

The Peer Support Worker will form an integral part of the GGQ Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Service providing recovery-focused support to consumers families and carers through an Intentional Peer Support (IPS) framework. Drawing on your own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery you will work alongside individuals to help them make sense of their experiences build hope and develop self-management strategies. You will walk beside people throughout their journey at the GGQ Local offering support that is grounded in empathy mutuality and empowerment.

In this role you will provide both one-on-one and group peer support helping your peers to address their psychosocial emotional and physical wellbeing needs. A typical day may include reviewing support plans and case notes collaborating with other team members to plan care and supporting consumers through various stages of their engagement with the GGQ Local from initial assessment to clinical sessions and community connections. You will actively contribute to a multidisciplinary team bringing a unique peer perspective that enhances understanding and promotes holistic recovery. Through your lived experience you will foster trust advocate for individual needs and support community members to build the skills and confidence needed to achieve their recovery goals.

You will need:

• Relevant degree and experience or Associate Diploma with substantial experience in the field of study of Psychology Behavioural Science Community Services and Social Welfare or less formal qualifications with specialized skills sufficient to perform at this level
• Completed or willing to undertake Intentional Peer Support
• training
• Current valid Drivers License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

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 $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 a confidential discussion about the role we encourage you to contact Natalie Valys on 61 (418) 205379

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 youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways

Job Description Summary

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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.

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