Holyoake Peer Support Worker

1 month ago

Perth, Western Australia WANADA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our team in Northam, WA. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting consumers of our Head to Health service, working alongside a specialist nursing team and other lived experience peer workers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support services to consumers of the Head to Health service in accordance with the service model.
  • Develop and maintain connections with consumers, ensuring establishment of relevant boundaries with oversight and support from their supervisor.
  • Assist in the delivery of group programs as co-facilitator and where required, as the lead facilitator.
  • Inspire hope and encourage self-empowerment, assisting consumers in navigating their recovery pathway.
  • Facilitate discussions with consumers to identify strengths, needs, and goals, assisting them in developing their support plan.
  • Provide information about community resources and services, and where appropriate, link consumers to other support agencies.
Selection Criteria
  • Demonstrated lived experience as a consumer of mental health services and understanding of the challenges involved.
  • Where there is also lived experience of alcohol/drug use concerns, to be free of these concerns for a period of two years.
  • Understanding of peer support, self-determination, Person Centred Care, and the concept of consumer recovery.
  • Sound understanding of consumer confidentiality and appropriate conduct.
  • Ability to manage relationships and establish boundaries.
  • The ability to manage one's own mental health and to demonstrate resilience strategies for maintaining good emotional and physical wellbeing that can be shared.
  • Ability to communicate one's own experience safely and with purpose, encouraging others to share their own experiences with the same understanding.
Requirements
  • Post-secondary qualification in Peer Work or willingness to undertake a Peer Work course approved by Holyoake.
  • National Police Clearance, no more than three months old.
  • Current WA Driver's Licence.
What We Offer
  • First rate work environment working with a passionate, committed, and supportive team.
  • Excellent opportunity to make a difference for others.
  • Very competitive salary, including great salary packaging options.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Travel incentives to support regional locations (eligibility criteria may apply).
  • Additional recruitment incentives (eligibility criteria may apply).
  • Professional development opportunities.

Interested candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria outlined above via SEEK.

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