Time for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s friendly & welcoming! Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services.Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The citys award winning foreshore promenade is a path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.
About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? Do you have personal experience with mental health challenges and want to support others on their journey to wellness? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team as a Peer Support Worker.
As a Peer Support Worker, you will provide invaluable support, empathy, and understanding to young individuals facing mental health issues. Your lived experience will be a source of inspiration and hope for those seeking guidance and encouragement. Collaborate with our team of professionals to create a nurturing and supportive environment for our youth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Offer peer support and mentorship to young individuals in their mental health recovery journey.
2. Facilitate group sessions and activities that promote well-being and resilience.
3. Advocate for the needs and rights of young people within the CAMHS setting.
4. Collaborate closely under the direct supervision of a multidisciplinary team
Position Overview
5. Permanent, Full Time position (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO
6. Warrnambool Campus
7. Lived Experience Worker Level 2
8. Salary Range: $68,874 - $73,065 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation
What you bring:
9. Recent and relevant experience as someone who has accessed Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing services or Adult Mental Health Services as a young person.
10. Certificate 4 in Mental Health or Peer Support Work, or willingness to achieve this qualification during employment.
11. Knowledge of the strengths-based model of recovery or a willingness to undergo training.
12. Demonstrated empathy for the impact of mental illness on our youth .
13. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, express viewpoints, respect others' views, and work collaboratively with enthusiasm and compassion.
14. Sensitivity to the needs of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally or linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQ+ communities, and neurodiverse individuals.
15. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
16. Autonomous in managing time and organizing tasks.
17. Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.
18. Basic proficiency in computer skills.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
19. Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
20. Internal and external professional development opportunities
21. Ongoing clinical supervision
22. A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
23. Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit:
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1 September 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
24. Police Record Check
25. Employee Working with Children's Check
26. Current Immunisation status
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