Peer Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Penrith Municipality, Australia Uniting Full time

Part-time role - 3 days per week in Penrith (2 positions):


  • Opportunity to promote hope & recovery in people's lives:
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$62k (full time equiv) + Generous salary packaging benefits (pay less tax) + Super


The headspace program of Uniting offers an "open door", easily accessible, early intervention service for young people (12 to 25 years old) wishing to obtain support for mental health or substance use issues.


The Peer Support worker duties will include:

  • Ensure every client's experience is recovery-focused and facilitates development of client-led goals through the development of a peer support coaching relationship
  • Model, coach and problem solve with clients based upon peer 'lived experiences' of mental health recovery

Essential Criteria:

  • Personal lived experience of mental health illness
  • Full Drivers Licence
  • Comprehensive understanding of the recovery process and ability to appropriately communicate a lived experience
  • Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries with consumers

Even better:

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or other relevant area or working towards

Benefits & culture


As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

  • Generous Salary packaging entitlements
  • Ongoing training & development; Career progression opportunities
  • Rewards program & resources in large network

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