Peer Support Worker – Older Person’s Mental Health – Perm PT
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- Health Education Officer
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- REQ560875 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 22 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service, Bankstown Hospital
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Grad/ Non Grad
Remuneration: Based on Classification
Health Education Officer grad – $36.04 - $57.58 per hour
Health Education Officer Non Grad - $31.51 - $45.57 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ560875
Application Close Date: 30/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 02/04/2025 – 09/04/2025
Contact Details: Jennifer Markham –
About the Opportunity
Our Older People’s Mental Health teams in Liverpool/Bankstown are looking for peer workers who want to use their lived experience to help older people who are living with mental illness.
Our teams consist of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses and Psychiatrists, who welcome you to share your lived experience of mental illness with older people to support them whilst living in their home or aged care facilities.
If you are looking for part time work (22 hpw) and are willing to learn and grown alongside our team, we encourage your application!
What We can Offer You:
- An opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and hard work are recognised
- Further education and development to support your growth as a peer worker through our Foundations of Community Mental Health program
- Benefits such as salary packaging, novated leasing and Fitness Passport
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
What You'll be Doing
As a Peer Support Worker you will provide peer supported transfer of care in the receovery of consumers who are transitioning from an acute inpatient unit to the community setting. This role is responsible for providing support that facilitates a consumer recovery journey, assists individuals in navigating the mental health system, accessing external supports and provides opportunity for peer learning.
Provide recovery orientated, evidence based peer support interventions to mental health consumers within a multidisciplinary team framework. This position also supports clinical staff in the provision of recovery orientated and consumer driven clinical practice by providing consultation in relation to the experience of living with a mental health disorder. The Peer Worker is also responsible for undertaking designated administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- To be considered as a Graduate: Recognised Degree or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer. For further Graduate or Non-Graduate determination: Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to complete.
- Lived experienced of a mental health problem or disorder and willingness to share as part of your work
- Demonstrated knowledge of consumer led recovery and recovery principles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of people
- Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement frameworks and evidence based practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education
- Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating group and individual interventions
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
