Consumer Peer Worker (LEW Level 3) - HOPE team

About the role

The HOPE (Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement) initiative provides tailored, holistic support to people experiencing suicidal thoughts or post a suicide attempt. The role involves using lived experience of mental health challenges, particularly suicidal crises, to support consumers and enhance their sense of agency and personal value.

Responsibilities

• Support consumers in engaging with multidisciplinary teams
• Enhance consumer's sense of hope and personal value
• Work autonomously within peer scope of practice

Requirements

• A personal lived experience of mental health challenges, including suicidal crises
• Successfully navigated life stressors for 12-24 months after recovery from suicidal crisis
• Demonstrated experience working in a peer work role for at least 12 months
• Demonstrated understanding of consumer peer work and recovery-oriented practice
• Autonomous ability to work within peer scope of practice
• Australian working rights and current influenza vaccination
• Current drivers license
• Willingness to complete a police check and hold a satisfactory Working with Children Check

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (desirable)
• Intentional Peer Support Training (desirable)

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with consumers
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practices

Benefits

• New carpark waiting list
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities (deducted pre-tax)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services nearby managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and cafes

Pay

$X per hour (exact amount not specified)

Schedule

Permanent, part-time (0.8 EFT/64 hours)