Older People's Mental Health Peer Support Worker - Liverpool/Bankstown - Perm Pt

Employment Type: permanent full time, 22 hours per week
Location: Liverpool/ Bankstown Hospital Mental health service
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Grad/ Non-Grad
Remuneration: Health education officer non grad - $ 30.44 - $44.03 per hour / Health education officer grad - $34.82 - $55.64 per hourRequisition ID: REQ475594
Application Close Date: 01/04/2024
Interview Date Range: 03/04/2024 – 10/04/2024
Contact Details: Jennifer Markham – 0429463560|Do you have a lived experience with mental illness and can use this to assist older people in their journey to recovery? Do you want to make a difference in someone’s quality of life?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.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 selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Recognised Degree or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer and Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to complete

• Understanding of specific and complex needs of older people living with mental illness in the community and 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
• Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment

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South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit for more details.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.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.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.Connect with us on , and .