Peer Outreach Worker

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.

• An organisation that truly puts people first!
• Part time (0.8 FTE) role based in Braddon, ACT
• $37.35 – 40.05 phr (SCHADS Level 3B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

About this opportunity
Wellways programs in the ACT offer step up, step down residential accommodation and outreach support to people with a mental illness living within the ACT. The step up/step down approach provides alternative options to hospital admission, early intervention and more options for support for people with a mental illness particularly following inpatient admission, subject to consumer need. Outreach support provides transitional support for those likely to enter the step up/step down service or returning to their usual community accommodation.

The programs aim to improve mental health outcomes for the target group as well provide opportunities to increase knowledge, skills and confidence to manage future crisis, through increased awareness of, and capacity to access community resources and support networks, as well as education and training and employment where appropriate.

About you
This particular role is unique as it requires someone with a lived experience of mental illness to draw from their personal experiences of their recovery to engage and empower individuals in their recovery journey

Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation is highly desirable.

Weekend and Sleepover shifts are available so flexibility around those times would be highly desirable.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following;

• Tertiary qualification in social science or a related discipline
• Personal experience of mental illness
• 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
• 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 will offer you

• 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 Jamie Nugent on 0466 469 362

Download the full position description from our careers page by clicking APPLY.

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