Job Title: Peer Support Worker
This role offers a unique opportunity to use your lived experience of mental ill-health and recovery to support individuals facing similar challenges.
You will help participants develop life skills, regain independence, and integrate into their communities by acting as a role model of hope and recovery.
The successful candidate will provide practical support in areas like self-care, budgeting, and accessing health services, while also assisting participants with housing and building social connections.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals with mental health issues
* Assisting with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and medication management
* Helping participants access healthcare services and connect with community resources
* Working closely with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure coordinated support
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, offering flexibility and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.
Requirements
* Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, either as a person with mental health issues or in a caring role
* A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery-oriented mental health practice
* Completion of relevant qualifications or equivalent practical experience working in a lived experience role
* Rights to work in Australia and a current driver's license
* National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
* NDIS Workers Screening Check and Working with Children Check
What We Offer
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Salary packaging up to $15,899 allows you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
* Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
* Receive 17.5% leave loading with annual leave
* Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Work Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Mental Health Care