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 lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify at LGBTIQA to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria wed love to hear from you.

• Support carers/families who are on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide
• Part time (30.4 hours per week) ongoing role in Mackay Queensland
• SCHADS Level 3 ($40.62 per hour superannuation salary packaging benefits)

Wellways recognises the unique contribution that Peers offer in the delivery of support services to improve community health and wellbeing. Peers offer an expertise that cannot be developed through study; it is their experience of supporting a loved one with a mental health issue and/or suicidal crisis or attempt and their path of recovery that informs their values beliefs and expertise in the development of programs that meet the needs of community and their loved ones.

Peer Family Support Worker is focused on support mutual understanding and psychoeducation on aspects of care that work and can support a loved during a time of crisis.

About your new role
As a Peer Family Support Worker you will be linking participants with other community support services and provide gentle psychoeducational tools and guidance on things that can support an environment of support understanding and confidence. These courageous conversations can help people to understand how they are feeling and define what is important to in the recovery journey for the family.

The Peer Family Support worker is a peer led community based position and will consist of carer peer connection in crisis; information and practical resources; peer support groups which can include educational sessions; proactive follow-up; service navigation and advocacy.

What do you need

• Lived experience of supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal ideation crisis and/or suicide attempts
• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health conditions
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Satisfactory Police Records Check
• Blue Card Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module Quality Safety and You free online course
• Right to Work within Australia

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

Candidates may be interviewed and selected prior to the closing date

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.

Job Description Summary

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

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