Peer Support Worker - Mental Health (Health Education Officer Graduate/Non-Graduate)

Job Description

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)Position Classification : Health Education Officer (Graduate/Non Graduate)Remuneration : $62,486 - $114,187 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation + Annual Leave LoadingLocation: Canterbury Community Health CentreRequisition ID : REQ555794Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring. About the Role Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. The Peer Support Worker uses their lived experience of mental health in a purposeful way that provides hope for consumers, and practical strategies that support recovery. This role will support consumers across four main areas: Developing good physical and mental health. Access to housing, employment and education. Re-discovering a sense of purpose and personal identity. Forming active connections to the community of the consumers' choice. Peer Support Workers work with individuals and groups, are always person-led, and provide support contingent on peer choice. Peer Support Workers will work within the model of care for the team they work in. Child Protection : Child protection is the core responsibility of all who work in the child and adolescent mental health service. All staff are required to have detailed knowledge of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. All clinicians are responsible for ensuring that identified issues are documented, escalated and action occurs as appropriate. Ideal Candidate Personal experience of mental distress and demonstrated experience using recovery principles. A degree in a relevant field is required for payment at Graduate rate. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to plan, implement and evaluate group and individual peer led interventions. Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation. Benefits and Perks! Accrued Day Off each month paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading. Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus . Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families. Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD . Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015) . SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: . Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’ . To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn . For enquiries, please contact Melinda Jackson on 0484 390 641. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 2 March 2025 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’ . #J-18808-Ljbffr