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, we'd love to hear from you.
* Multiple Vacancies, Full time or part time (hours negotiable) ongoing opportunity
* Up to $40.62 per hour (SCHDAS Level 3B) + leave loading + Salary Packaging
* Be part of an innovative, community-first mental health service
The Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub (Wattle House) is an innovative new model of integrated stepped care, transforming the way mental health and wellbeing support is delivered across Queensland. Wellways, together with our consortia partners Each, Lumsden Psychology, QPASTT and Goondir will provide seamless, free and voluntary services built on the principles of no wrong door, community inclusion and consumer choice and control.
About the role
Wellways is seeking two passionate Peer Recovery Worker - Brief Distress Support to join our team at Wattle House. This is a designated Lived Experience role, where your personal experience of distress and recovery will play a vital role in supporting others on their recovery journey.
The Brief Distress Peer Recovery Worker supports early identification of people experiencing distress within the community and provides short-term recovery support. You will work alongside community organisations and support participants to connect with appropriate services, including ongoing support at Wattle House where required.
Using your lived experiences and journey of recovery to build authentic and meaningful relationships with participants, helping them explore recovery pathways, develop wellbeing strategies and strengthen community connections.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
* Lived experience of distress and recovery, with the ability to use this safely and purposefully in a peer support setting
* Strong relationship building and communication skills
* A passion for supporting people to build independence and connection
* Experience facilitating groups or supporting people in a community setting (desirable)
* An understanding of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care
In this role you will:
* Use your lived experience of distress and recovery to support and inspire participants
* Support participants to identify concerns, sources of distress and recovery goals
* Co-develop individual support plans that promote recovery and wellbeing
* Assist participants to build social and community connections
* Facilitate peer support and educational group programs
* Support participants from entry into the program through goal setting and progress reviews
Some pre-employment requirements
* Cert IV/Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field or tertiary qualification in social science or equivalent relevant work experience in mental health sector
* National Police Check
* Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Evidence of right to work in Australia
* 100 points of identification
* NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate - free online course
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 $15,899 enables 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 $2,650 per annum
* Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
* Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
* Paid cultural leave where applicable
* Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Laura Lattanzio, Laura Lattanzio | Operations Manager |
To view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter and application, click APPLY
We encourage early applications as interviews will begin prior to advertising closing date.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.