Mental Health Support Professional

1 week ago

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia beBeeMentalhealth Full time $80,000 - $121,999
Peer Support Worker

This role involves providing support and guidance to individuals who are experiencing mental health challenges. The Peer Support Worker will work closely with consumers, fostering a culture of hope and resilience.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in the mental health sector and possess strong communication skills. They will be able to build rapport with consumers and provide them with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals.

About Stride

Stride is a leading provider of mental health services, specialising in early childhood intervention and adult mental health. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to our clients.

We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals who access our services. Our goal is to empower consumers to take control of their lives and make informed decisions about their care.

Job Description

As a Peer Support Worker, you will be responsible for:

  • Mentoring and supporting consumers in a person-led, strengths-focused way to promote hope and resilience.
  • Building respectful, professional relationships with consumers based on conversations that draw from personal experiences and emotions.
  • Informing and contributing to employees' learning and service understanding, and advocating on systemic issues impacting people living with mental health issues.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or a willingness to complete it.
  • Lived experience of your own mental illness and a rich understanding of your own processes of recovery and proactivity in managing wellbeing.
  • A willingness to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery.
  • Ability to foster and maintain respectful, professional relationships with consumers, staff, and organisations.
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Working With Children Check.
  • Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Paying on SCHADs level 3 plus Super.
  • Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free).
  • Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650.
  • Leave loading at 17.5%.
  • Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food, and fitness).
  • One paid wellbeing leave day per year.
  • Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12-month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time).
  • Paid parental leave support.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Excellent training and career development opportunities.
Apply Now

To apply, please submit your application form, CV, and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. We look forward to hearing from you

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