24 Oct
Nsw Government
The Rocks
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week Location: SWSLHD District Wide Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non Graduate Remuneration: Dependant on Classification Health Education Officer Graduate: $34.82 - $55.64 per hour Health Education Officer Non Graduate: $30.44 - $44.03 per hour Requisition ID: REQ524903 Application Close Date: 27/10/2024 Interview Date Range: 30/10/2024 – 06/11/2024 Contact Details: Nicholas Piperides – 0457 046 754 | nicholas.piperideshealth.nsw.gov.au About The Opportunity We are excited to be recruiting a team of Towards Zero Suicides (TZS) Suicide Prevention Peer Support Workers (PSW)
to deliver a completely NEW way of providing care in our community. Does This sound like you? Ability to utilise personal lived experience of mental health recovery to provide peer support? Gets excited about a role that uses your experience to give others hope to also recover from their suicidal crisis? Happy to work penalty rate Saturday, Sunday and evening shifts (typically 11:30am – 8pm, Fri - Mon)? The Community Mental Health Service is seeking a passionate Peer Support Worker who is naturally compassionate and empathetic. This role will se you working in a Trauma-Informed, Recovery Oriented, Strengths-Based way while getting involved in research and evaluation opportunities to inform how this service develops over the coming decades. Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities What You'll Be Doing Provide recovery orientated,
evidence based peer support interventions to mental health consumers within a multidisciplinary team framework. This position also supports clinical staff in the provision of recovery orientated and consumer driven clinical practice by providing consultation in relation to the experience of living with a mental health disorder. The Peer Worker is also responsible for undertaking designated administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery. 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 below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application . Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer work or willingness to work towards completing and Recognized Degree or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer. Lived experience 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 Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included)
from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport . 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 L G B T Q I community to apply. 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 'X' , Facebook and LinkedIn .
▶️ Peer Support Workers (Health Education Officer Grad/Non Grad) - Towards Zero Suicides - Perm PT
🖊️ Nsw Government
📍 The Rocks