• Provide intentional support and practical guidance through lived experience
• Support care navigation and engagement with clinical services
• $44.58 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

Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are free voluntary and easy to access with no referral required. Importantly these new services will be delivered on the basis of how can we help and a no wrong door approach focused on giving choice and control over how the consumer wants to receive support.

This new service will make it easier for the consumer to access the support they need closer to home and family carers and support networks.

Most importantly Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are safe spaces for everyone.

About the Opportunity

Utilising your lived experience alongside skills gained through education and training you will support and represent people impacted by mental illness psychological distress and substance use or addiction. Working collaboratively across disciplines you will instil hope through positive self-disclosure and role modelling while helping individuals overcome everyday challenges and barriers.

In partnership with Wellways Latrobe Regional Health and Gippsland Lakes Complete Health this role is part of a new community-focused approach to mental health care. You will guide people through an intentional journey of evidence-based support contributing to improved wellbeing and meaningful participation in the community helping shape a more inclusive and responsive mental health system across Victoria.

You will need:

• 1 year relevant work experience in the Mental Health Sector and Lived Experience

• Certificate IV/Diploma in Mental Health AOD or tertiary qualification in social science or Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Training or willingness to undertake peer training & mentoring
• 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 (valid within the last 12 months)
• 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 Rebecca Brzezowski on 0

Once you APPLY click her 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

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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