Womens Health and Family Services is an independent for purpose Western Australian organisation with a vision of better futures for WA women.
We offer all of the benefits you would expect in a for purpose organisation – salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits that exceed award requirements. But most importantly we have a unique understanding of the needs of working women because we are ‘by women for women’.
Womens Heath & Family Services has a well-established history of providing peer support for women in the recovery from an eating disorder and has expanded services to a broader group now including all genders, ages 16 years +, parents and carers, offering assistance through individual sessions and group programs.
About the opportunity
We are looking for a motivated Mental Health Worker with lived experience of an eating disorder, and subsequent recovery, to join our Body Esteem Programme (BEP). This is a rewarding and challenging role where you will work with the wider team in providing support and assistance to people experiencing an eating disorder from the age of 16+ and their families.
You will be responsible for providing emotional and practical support to participants on an individual and group basis, assisting clients to implement recovery strategies, navigate treatment options, evaluate clients’ outcomes, and promote hope for recovery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Promoting hope for recovery, choice and self-determination, and the importance of living well using shared experiential knowledge, skills, and strategies.
- Assisting clients to develop Individual Care Plans, implement recovery strategies and assist to navigate support and treatment options.
- Providing emotional and practical support to participants on an individual and group basis.
- Assisting in the development and delivery of client support in both group and individual formats
In this role you will need strong organisational and communication skills, the capacity to work with a variety of stakeholders and be motivated by seeing other people achieve.
Tertiary qualification(s) in mental health or equivalent is required for this role. An essential criteria is lived experience of an eating disorder with subsequent recovery (and being free from requiring treatment for a minimum of two years).
This is a permanent part-time position, working 3 days per week from both our Northbridge and Joondalup sites. Travel to other locations may be required on occasion.
Applications and Enquiries
Please contact [email protected] for a copy of the position description and selection criteria.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and a current Resume via the ‘Apply’ link on this page.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on upholding the organisation’s vision and purpose. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. Applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD communities, disabilities, LGBTQIA+ backgrounds are encouraged to apply.