Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 8th Aug 2022
- Regional QLD > Thuringowa Central
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 a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
Wellways Australia is the first point of contact for all Australian Government Carer Gateway funded services across Queensland, South West Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains, aiming to help carers access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area. Carer supports and services are delivered using a network of local Carer Gateway service providers Carers and those who provide a caring role to someone in their life who has a disability, mental health issue, chronic health condition, terminal illness or are frail aged.
Peer Facilitators will intentionally draw on their own lived experience to support the learning of others. As a Peer Facilitator you will have the ability to demonstrate an awareness of your own experiences and will be able to articulate and share personal strategies for self-care, safety and wellbeing, including a personal insight into the impact of stigma and the subsequent effect this has for individuals, families and the broader community.
You will be facilitating group sessions and peer program to create an environment Carers will find welcoming, real and empowering. Using your own lived experiences to ensuring relationships with Carers are positive and are built on Wellways values. Communication will be key to community engagement/ networking and establishing referral pathways.
Lived Experience as a Carer is essential in this role - please submit a cover letter briefly outlining your caring lived experience.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Amy Bridson, Coordinator Carer Coaching and in Person Peer Support on 0435030615
The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.