Internal EOI Youth Peer Worker
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Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
Hourly Salary:
$ 38 - 41
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join an industry-leadingprovider in youth mental health and make a difference to the lives of young people! headspace Parramatta has an exciting opportunity for a Peer Worker to join the team!
About the position:
Closed-term part-time (45.6 hours/fortnight) until 30 June 2026
BasedinParramatta
Working between Monday and Friday
- Attractive hourly ratesequivalent to $38.65-$41.45/hour 12% Super Tax-Free Salary Packaging!
About the Opportunity
headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people aged aPeer Workerwith Flourish Australia your own life experience of a mental health issue and personal recovery will provide a distinct advantage as you mentor and support people with lived experience of a mental health issue. You will be required to use this lived experience openly appropriately and effectively to build professional relationships with the people you support that also have a lived experience of a mental health issue.
On a day to day basis you will:
- Connect with support build reciprocity trust and shared experience with people who access our services.
- Guide and support each person in their recovery and be strengths ability and possibility focused.
- Effectively model hope and recovery.
- Ensure that individual support is provided to a person that accesses Flourish Australia services thatmeet their recovery journey goals and is strengths based and led by the person wherever possible.
- Encourage shared learning experiences and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning information and education.
Flourish Australia is proud to have built one of Australias largest peer workforces a proven strengths-based approach to mental health recovery. Peer work is a cornerstone of our services with more than half of our workforce having had a lived experience of a mental health issue. By applying personal experience in mental health peer workers can empathise support and inspire people in finding their own path to recovery.
For more information about what it means to be aPeer Workerwith Flourish Australia please review thePosition Descriptionand the Peer Worker information statementWhat You Should Consider Before Becoming A Peer Worker.
About headspace
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months a higher prevalence than all other age groups.headspaceprovidesearly intervention mental health services to young peoplewho present with mental health issues along with assistance in promoting young peoples covers four core areas: mental health physical health work and study support and alcohol and other drug information aboutheadspacecan be found at:
Our positions are opento all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce.We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities LGBTQ communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue and recovery.
- A strong commitment to recovery-based practice in the workplace.
- Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australias values.
- Understanding of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems.
- Maintain a current Australian Drivers Licence.
For further information please contact Rachelle Hadchiti Clinical and Operation ManagerE: (please do notemail applications).
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
headspace is here for you. Whether you need information or someone to talk to – we’ll connect you with expert support for your mental health and wellbeing.
