Peer Family Support Worker - Part Time

At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.
 

• Have you supported a friend or loved one with a mental health issue and/or suicidal crisis or attempt?
• Part time (30.4 hours per week) ongoing role in Townsville, Queensland
• SCHADS Level 3B ($40.49 - $43.42) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits

The Support for Families, Friends and Significant Others of People at risk of suicide Program has a unique opportunity to offer carers, who are so deeply impacted by a suicide attempt or a loved one experiencing suicidal crisis, carer peer support.

• Lived experience of supporting a loved one experiencing suicidal ideation, crisis and/or suicide attempts
• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental health conditions
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Satisfactory Police Records Check 
• Blue Card – Working with Children Check 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check 
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module – Quality Safety and You – free online course 
• Right to Work within Australia 

• 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 

To view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter and application, click APPLY

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.  Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. 

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.