• Exciting and established PARC program in Broadmeadows
• Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges
• Utilise your lived experience of recovery to empower others on their recovery journey
• $62k annual salary (pro-rata) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading

The Peer Worker role is unique as it requires someone with a lived experience of mental health challenges to share their personal experiences of their recovery to engage and empower other individuals in their own pathway to recovery. Utilising the Wellways Lived Experience Workforce Framework, you will provide rehabilitation support and act as a positive role model for program participants. PARCS operate 24/7 on a rotating roster and penalty rates apply for afternoon and weekend hours. This role is predominantly day shifts.

These PARC programs are collaborative services between Wellways and Melbourne Health through its division North Western Mental Health service (NWMH). PARC is a step up, step down short-stay residence that provides clinical and psychosocial support to participants, to prevent the need for hospitalisation or after an inpatient stay to support ongoing recovery. All our recovery services value cultural diversity, support and create opportunities for recovery, value peer participation, and leadership and are underpinned by evidence-based best practice.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

What do you need?

• Personal experience of mental health challenges and a willingness to share your experiences with the program participants
• Demonstrated experience in the field of mental health and/or disability (Desirable)
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check-employment, NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate, and NDIS Screening Clearance

To apply and to download a copy of the position description please visit our careers page by clicking Apply Now & entering ref code: 5370512

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are asking that if you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role and/or for any queries you may have, please email your questions to Claire Cashman, Program Manager on 03 9309 0200

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.