Peer Worker

Introduction:

The Opportunity

CatholicCare Social Services is seeking a compassionate Peer Worker to provide person-centered, recovery-focused support to clients across the Mid Coast. Drawing on your understanding of mental health recovery, you will help individuals build confidence, stay connected to services, and navigate their wellbeing journey.

In this role, you'll work alongside clients to offer practical support, encourage healthy routines, and assist them in engaging with GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other allied health professionals. You will liaise with families and carers where appropriate, contribute to support plan development and reviews, and ensure clients have access to holistic, wrap-around care.

You'll maintain strong links with local services, support clients to attend appointments, and keep accurate, up-to-date records. Working within a small team, you'll collaborate closely with the Team Leader and Clinical Coordinator while also operating confidently and independently.

We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships, and a commitment to professional boundaries and ongoing development. Experience supporting people with mental health challenges is essential.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees;
• Fantastic ongoing training & development, coaching & mentoring and career progression opportunities;
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers;
• Discounted gym membership, Fitness Passport; and more.
• Fleet car useage

Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The aim of the Clinical Care program is to provide greater access to mental health services for those people living with mental illness in the HNECC region. Mental Health Services in Primary Care will improve service integration and achieve alignment with a person centred, stepped care approach. The aims will be achieved by engaging a range of mental health professionals to provide a suite of evidence based mental health services to people that would otherwise

have little or no access to such services.

The role of the Peer Worker is to work alongside the Clinical Coordinator to provide coordinated clinical care for people living with complex and enduring mental illness. Clinical Care will be provided to clients in line with a treatment plan created by a GP or psychiatrist. The Clinical Coordinator will guide the care that will be provided to clients and collaborate with the Peer Support Worker to liaise with local networks in the community and provide the support required for each client on their mental health journey.

Skills and Experiences:

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• A commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of our organisation and active engagement in organisational events
• Lived experience with mental health illness and a sound understanding of local support services
• Good working knowledge of mental health legislation and practices
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders to provide a holistic approach to support for clients
• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to write detailed and informed notes
• Commitment to learning and improving skills in the social services and mental health sector

ESSENTIAL

• NSW Drivers Licence
• Experience working in mental health, social services or similar field
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Qualifications or working toward in peer work, mental health, social work, nursing or equivalent (Desired)

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

For further information regarding this position, please contact: Michael Jordan -

Applications close: 11:59pm Friday, 5th December 2025

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.