Peer Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the Role
As a Peer Support Worker, you will assist consumers, carers and families, service providers and Non-Government organisations to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework while utilising a lived experience of mental health issues to work towards achieving the best outcomes for consumers. You will be a considered communicator and will be adept at building rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders. You will provide support to inpatients from a peer perspective and serve as a positive role model in inspiring hope and the belief that recovery is possible.
Why Darling Downs Health
Darling Downs Health's region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 5,500 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 29 facilities and treat more than 85,000 admissions to hospital, see greater than 158,000 people through our Emergency Departments, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 19,000 breastscreens.
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas throughout our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values and respects diversity in the workplace. We also believe that all our employees should be treated fairly, with dignity and with respect. Darling Downs Health is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive workplace that aligns with our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
As a Darling Downs Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

- A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.

How to Apply
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