Peer Family Support Worker - Part Time

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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 lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify at LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

• Have you supported a friend or loved one with a mental health issue and / or suicidal crisis or attempt?
• Part time (30.4 hours per week) ongoing role in Townsville Queensland
• SCHADS Level 3 (up to $39.24 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits)

The Support for Families, Friends and Significant Others of People at risk of suicide Program has a unique opportunity to offer carers, who are so deeply impacted by a suicide attempt or a loved one experiencing suicidal crisis, carer peer support.

About Your New Role

As a Peer Family Support Worker you will be potentially linking participants with other community support services and provide gentle psychoeducational tools and guidance on things that can support an environment of support, understanding and confidence. These courageous conversations can help people to understand how they are feeling and define what is important to in the recovery journey for the family.

The Peer Family Support worker is a peer led, community based position and will consist of carer peer connection in crisis; information and practical resources; peer support groups which can include educational sessions; proactive follow-up; service navigation and advocacy.

Carer Peer Support is focused on support, mutual understanding and psychoeducation on aspects of care that work and can support a loved during a time of crisis.

What do you need?

What We Will Offer You…

To view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter and application, click APPLY

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Rikki Jackson | [email protected]

Candidates may be interviewed and selected prior to the 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.

Job Description Summary

Part time peer role, providing support to people caring for a loved one who are experiencing suicidal crisis.

Culture

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.

How To Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close

06 / 07 / 2025

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