Peer Recovery Worker

**_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._**

**About the program**

The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Eastern Health. A Wellways PARC offers an individualised approach to supporting recovery from mental health challenges. There are two PARC sites across Eastern Melbourne including Linwood PARC (Mont Albert) and Maroondah PARC (Ringwood East).

Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are creative, motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences for participants and their loved ones. All our recovery services value cultural diversity, support and create opportunities for recovery, value peer participation and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice.

**About the opportunity**

This is a uniquely rewarding opportunity to connect with and inspire people in our community on their wellbeing journey.

The Peer Worker role is unique as it requires someone with a lived experience of mental health challenges to share their personal experiences of their recovery to engage and empower other individuals in their own pathway towards recovery. Utilising the Wellways Lived Experience Workforce Framework, you will provide guidance and act as a positive role model for PARC participants during their stay.

**What do you need**:

- Completion of studies in Mental Health, AOD, Community Services or related field (min Cert 4 or above) or qualifications in a social science (social work, occupational therapy, nursing or psychology)
- Experience in the field of mental health, community services or disability (highly desirable)
- Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
- Evidence of the right to work in Australia
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

**What we offer**
- ** Purpose-Driven Culture**: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
- ** Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment**: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
- ** Salary Packaging**: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
- **Meal and Entertainment Allowance**: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

**Why us?**

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact **Emily Langley** | **0422 445 456**

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