Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Peer Recovery Worker – Youth Transitional Care Program
Newcastle
Help young people move forward, build confidence and create the future they want.
Make a real difference every day
As a Peer Recovery Worker with Wellways’ Youth Transitional Care Program, you’ll draw upon their own lived experience of mental ill health and recovery to engage and empower program participants in their own recovery journey.
Peer Recovery Workers provide positive role models of hope and recovery and share their experiences to assist families; clinicians and the community better understand the participant perspective and facilitate Wellways’ peer learning programs.
What you'll be doing
You’re passionate about working alongside young people and believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and connected life. You will work collaboratively with Wellways staff and other services to ensure that participants have access to the supports that they need, when they need them.
Most importantly, you will bring empathy, energy and a belief in the potential of every young person.
You will also need:
What we will offer you…
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jenna Katchel |Team Leader | [email protected]
Please ensure you submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.
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We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising closing date.
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.