Family and Friends Peer Support Worker
Neami National, Australia

Our vision is fullcitizenship for all people living with mental health challenges in Australia

About the Role

• Part Time, Permanent 0.7 FTE
• Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 2, with a salary range of $67,322- $72,203 per annum + Superannuation

• Salary Packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year

• Location: Geraldton, W.A

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

We have been providing mental health support for over 30 years. We were founded on an alliance between professionals, individuals and their families. Collaborative recovery remains at the heart of who we are today.

About your new role

Peer Support Workers are integral members of the team and draw on their lived experience of recovery from mental illness, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery. You must have a lived experience of mental illness as a family, friend or carer, and a rich understanding of the processes of recovery. You must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery.

Families and carers play a central role in the recovery of consumers and research is clear that outcomes for individuals are better when carers are engaged. The wellbeing of families and carers is important not only for themselves but for their support of consumers. Engaging with carers and families when appropriate can improve our service delivery so that we can better support the recovery of consumers.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development Programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar - access a holistic health and wellness offering of supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance

What you will bring to the role?

• A valid Working with Children Check
• A valid Australian Driver's License

• Lived experience of mental illness and demonstrated experience of recovery
• Ability to engage and communicate with a diverse range of people
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of the recovery model for mental health

What the role requires:

• National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check required before commencement of work
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights
• As part of Neami’s condition of employment you will need to provide appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (having received three doses) to Neami National.

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Sarah Ellis, Service Manager 08 6323 8980

Applications Close: 16 June 2023

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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