About the opportunity
Working together in Greater Shepparton - Strathbogie - Moira, Wellways, APMHA Healthcare and GV Health will provide a range of support and therapies specific to what the community needs, whenever and wherever they are needed. Lived experience, inclusivity and partnership will underpin all our work. This is a new way of doing things and creates an amazing opportunity to drive much-needed mental health improvements for our communities.
This identified Wellbeing Navigator Peer role exists to guide people with experience of alcohol and other drugs through an intentional journey of evidence-based care and support; supporting people to achieve wellbeing and optimal participation in the community. This role will see you walking alongside participants at every step of their time in the service; from the initial conversation, to delivering 1:1 service navigation, care planning, education and capacity building, and is one where you will play a vital role in ensuring participants, carers and their families receive valuable and supportive care.
Now is your chance to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Victoria to ensure that everyone is supported and included.
About you
This role is identified for someone who feels comfortable to draw on their personal lived experience of alcohol and/or other drugs and recovery to support their peers in our community on their own recovery journey.
You’re empathetic and relish opportunities to make meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges or as carers of loved ones who do.
You will also need:
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are free, voluntary, and easy to access, with no referral required. Importantly, these new services will be delivered on the basis of ‘how can we help? and a ‘no wrong door’ approach, focused on giving choice and control over how people in our community want to receive support.
This new service will make it easier for community members to access the support they need, closer to home and family, carers, and support networks.
Most importantly, Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are safe spaces for everyone.
What we will offer you…
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Hayley Clarke, Team Leader Support and Connect on 1300 000 559
We'd love to get to know you!
Please include a cover letter as well as a resume/CV in your application.
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.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
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Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organization providing a wide range of mental health and disability support services across Australia.