• Ongoing full time opportunity in Burnie
• Empower and advocate for recovery and inclusion within your community
• $43.08 to $46.35 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

About this Program

Wellways has several programs providing services to the Tasmanian community. Participation of people with a lived experience of mental illness is an important element of the way in which Wellways provides services. Under the support and direction of the Program Coordinator - North West Tasmania, the Wellways to Recovery Peer Worker role forms part of the Wellways to Recovery team.

The Wellways to Recovery program is a is community-based support program informed by the evidence-based Community Recovery Model for individuals aged 16 and above with diagnosed mental health challenges. The program works with individuals and their families to identify personal recovery goals and assists them to develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies to improve their health and wellbeing. We also provide information, education, advice and support to family members, friends, and engage community members as mentors and supports.

About the Opportunity

As a peer worker you will utilise your life experiences of mental health challenges to empower your community members. Your experiences and knowledge of mental health challenges will offer hope, confidence and empowerment to your peers.

Utilising the Wellways Lived Experience Workforce Framework, you will provide support and will act as an advocate and positive role model for program participants and their families to overcome stigma and encourage personal development. You will share your experience of mental illness to assist participants, their families, clinicians, and the community to better understand the participant perspective and to improve outcomes for community members.

You will have the following:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline - Certificate IV in Health/Mental Health, &/OR Diploma/Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
• Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• Appropriate IT skills
• Satisfactory Police Records Check
• Satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate

About Us
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!

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

• 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 enables 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

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Kelli Radford on [email protected] or 03 6419 7012

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways