Men's Suicide Prevention Worker/ Peer Worker

3 months ago


Byron Bay, Australia Wellways Full time

Part-time (0.8 FTE) fixed-term opportunity till 28/03/2025 at Byron Bay
- $ 37.35 to $40.05 per hour (SCHDAS Level 3B) + Super + leave loading + salary packing benefits.
- Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community

**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 this opportunity**

We are currently seeking internal and external expressions of interest for a **Men's Suicide Prevention Worker **who will be based at Coffs Harbour, Mid North Coast, NSW. This program is a trauma-informed, non-clinical, practical support service aimed at supporting the priority population of men (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men) across the HNC (Healthy North Coast) catchment.

The service aims to support men at a time and place that suits them, at a frequency that suits them. Additionally, a strong focus will be on developing relationships with local GPs and other allied health providers to help circulate this information to male patients as a potential referral pathway. Wellways will use a hub and spoke and community development model to support this engagement.

This position will be based with Wellways, however the program is part of a larger project funded by Healthy North Coast PHN. Working individually, Men's Suicide Prevention Workers provide a trauma-informed, non-clinical, practical support service aimed at supporting men at a time and place that suits them to access support to navigate distress. Supporting this, Men's Suicide Prevention Workers develop relationships with a wide range of local GPs and other allied health providers to help navigate Men access to these services.

**To be successful in this role, you will possess the following**
- A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
- Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or equivalent practical experience working in a lived experience role.
- Rights to work in Australia
- Current valid Driver Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
- Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement

**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 $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
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

Please click her to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. **Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.



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