Build a rewarding career with an organization that truly puts people first!

Part Time (30.4hrs) opportunity based at Warrnambool/Hamilton VIC

SCHADS Level 4B $43.08p/h + 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 peer education programs provide people affected by mental health issues with an opportunity to learn about mental health and recovery in a peer group setting. Each peer education program provides participants with up-to-date research-based knowledge on mental health, treatment, recovery and support options within a group learning environment. Participants learn skills and strategies designed to improve social and emotional wellbeing

About the Opportunity
The role of the Peer Recovery Group (PRG) facilitator is to facilitate programs or provide a lived experience presentation. You will work in partnership with the individual, and their family and carers, to provide a range of non-clinical group-based supports which will assist the individual to achieve their recovery goals

PRG facilitators will intentionally draw on their own lived experience to support the learning and recovery of program participants. This includes effectively communicating the challenges and experiences that contributed to their own recovery. PRG facilitators will have the ability to demonstrate an awareness of their own mental health needs, to articulate and share personal strategies for self-care, safety and wellbeing, including a personal insight into the impact of stigma and the subsequent effect this has for individuals, families and the broader community

You will also need:

• Relevant qualifications or minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health and commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with a mental illness
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of health professionals, consumers, carers, and their families
• Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
• Lived Experience
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 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 DeborahTalia, on 0481 766 487

Please note: Recruitment will commence as soon as we start receiving applicantions.

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, please visit our website.