Join Our Team as a Peer Worker at headspace Campbelltown and Use Your Lived Experience of Disordered Eating Challenges & Personal Recovery to Inspire and Empower Young People on Their Journey to Mental Health Recovery! This is a fixed term part-time role (60.40 hours/fortnight) until 30 June 2025. 

About the Program

headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12-25. Primary Care Eating Disorder Supports Program (PCEDSP) aims to support young people predominately aged (but not limited to) between 12-25 years old, who present with food related anxiety or an eating disorder along with their families/carers.
 
PCEDSP provides a holistic approach that provides wrap around support to young individuals, their families, and carers, through a multidisciplinary care team. Provide early intervention to these individuals, identifying and effectively treating the early onset of symptoms, while also managing those who have long standing symptoms and an existing diagnosis of an eating disorder.

About the Role

The Peer Worker in the PCEDSP will be someone who has lived experience of mental health challenges and experience of disordered eating challenges, personal recovery, and service use and a willingness to use experience to role model recovery to support others. 

You will:

• Create a space of hope, optimism, and inclusion for people who experience mental distress and food related anxiety or disordered eating.
• Engage with stakeholders and medical specialists to enhance their capacity to better support young people accessing the Primary Care Eating Disorders Support Service.
• Provide soft, supported, entry for young people and their families into accessing the Primary Care Eating Disorders Support Service.

Your Benefits

• Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centres at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being. 
• Leave Perks: Benefit from additional Birthday Leave, Picnic Day Leave, and Study Leave perks. 
• Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a role that offers you the flexibility to balance work with other commitments. 

How to apply?

If you’re ready to join a values-driven organisation and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application by the closing date. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply early!

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Motivated, flexible, and committed to making a difference.
• Respectful and trustworthy in all interactions.

Your skills and experience

For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the Position Description attached below.  

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Peer Work, or Diploma of Community Services.
• Lived experience of mental health challenges and experience of disordered eating challenges, personal recovery, and service use and a willingness to use experience to role model recovery to support others.
• Willingness to purposefully share their personal experience to support others and to contribute to change.
• Understanding of and a commitment to the principles of peer support; inclusive of a recovery-focused approach.
• Clear awareness about self-care and skills for prioritising self-care.
• Ability to manage workflow and within clear timeframes.
• Ability to exercise personal responsibility and work as part of team, with the support and guidance of the Manager.
• Ability to effectively communicate in all interactions with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to use Microsoft programs and the capability to learn other applications.
• A current driver licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Rafia Marsh on [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Worker - Primary Care Eating Disorder Supports Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About One Door

One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.
 
Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!  

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