Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia Wellways Australia Limited Full time
About the Role

This is a rewarding career opportunity for a Peer Worker with Wellways Australia Limited, a nationally recognized provider of mental health and disability services.

As a Peer Worker, you will provide peer support for individuals in The Way Back Support Service (TWBSS) and After Suicide Support Program (ASSP) through face-to-face, telephone, text, or email interactions.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Providing compassionate and non-judgmental support to individuals who have experienced suicidal ideation or attempt, suicide bereavement, or have a close connection to someone who has died by suicide.
  • Empowering individuals to develop skills, confidence, and knowledge to improve their wellbeing and community connections.
  • Supporting individuals to engage actively with their care team, including their Support Coordinator, to maximize the benefit they can receive from these services.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following qualities and qualifications:

  • Lived experience of suicidal ideation or attempt, suicide bereavement, or having a close connection to someone who has died by suicide.
  • Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role.
  • Appropriate IT skills.
  • Satisfactory Police Check (no older than 12 months).
  • NSW (Paid Worker) Working with Children Check, prior to commencement.
  • Evidence of working rights within Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, or VISA.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate – free online course.
What We Offer

As a Peer Worker with Wellways Australia Limited, you will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

  • 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, enabling 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.
Culture

We are passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding. Our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities, and we are committed to reconciliation.

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.

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