Peer Support Worker
14 hours ago
Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Mercy Health
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Nursing
Reference: 19029
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Peer Support Worker will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team on behalf of clients and their families in organising, implementing and evaluating recovery programs during admission. The Peer Support Worker advocates on behalf of clients and supports the Consumer Consultant in delivering best practice peer initiatives.
ABOUT YOU:
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide practical assistance to clients to lead their own recovery process.
Experience as a consumer of mental health services and personal competencies to carry out the role
Victorian Driver’s License
Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
Be enthusiastic and motivated in your approach to work
ABOUT US:
Mercy Mental Health (South West Area Mental Health Service) is a public mental health service supporting people in south west metropolitan Melbourne with severe and complex mental illnesses by providing acute and community-based care. Services are available to adults through acute inpatient programs, residential rehabilitation programs and crisis and community recovery-focused treatment programs. We also deliver inpatient and community specialist perinatal mental health services to women and infants in western Victoria.
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.
Contact Details:
Helen Hill
Acting Residential Services Manager
CCU & PARC
P: 99748111
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