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Form of workTime for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s friendly & welcoming!! Camperdown Victoria is located only a 45 minutes’ drive from Warrnambool or less than a 2 and a half hour drive along the Princes Highway from Melbourne. Camperdown is a historically significant town in South West Victoria which is not only home to over 3000 residents but also famous lakes and craters, clocktower, elm-lined boulevard, historic buildings and friendly local community. The Camperdown Campus hospital comprises of a total 63 beds (25 acute, 36 aged care and 2 bed urgent care centre), birthing suites/midwifery services, palliative care services, one operating theatre, radiology and pathology services and district nursing services. Also within Camperdown is the South West Healthcare’s Manifold Place Community Health, David Newman Day Centre and the Camperdown Mental Health Service.
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is currently seeking a Consumer Peer Support Worker to join our Camperdown Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing team.
This role enables you to draw upon your own Lived Experience of Mental Health challenges, including interactions with Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and/or Acute Inpatient Unit (AIU). Using the Intentional Peers Support Model, you will establish mutual and reciprocal relationships with a focus on recovery and hope, embracing a client – centred approach.
You will provide individual consultations, education, and group interventions to support consumers experiencing mental illness or severe psychological distress. Utilising principles of hope, choice, self-determination, and social connectedness. While collaborating closely under direct supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
Position Overview
- This is a permanent part time (40 hours per fortnight) position.
- Camperdown Campus
- Peer Support Worker Level 1 or 2
- Salary Range: $60,086 to $71,625
What you bring
- Lived experience of self-defined recovery and/or mental, emotional and social wellbeing, from the perspective of a consumer of Mental Health Services.
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to recovery and patient – centred care
- Familiarity with Peer Support values
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, Mental Health and aged services.
North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the "Lakes and Craters" region of the Corangamite Shire. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and considered the gateway to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Council/About-Corangamite-Shire/Towns/Camperdown
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 14 April 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise
Agreement 2020-2024 with the appropriate classification of Lived Experience Worker level 1 or 2 .
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
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