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Peer Support Worker (Lived Experience)

JuniorMid levelContractHybridHindmarsh SA 5007, AustraliaPosted 19 hours agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

As a Peer Support Worker (Lived Experience) at AnglicareSA, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. Your lived experience will empower you to build genuine relationships and foster hope and recovery among participants. The team values collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the community.

You'll be responsible for

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Building peer relationships

Promoting hope, connection, wellbeing, and self-determination through authentic relationships.
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Supporting participants

Helping individuals identify and pursue their goals, strengths, and aspirations while facilitating access to necessary services.
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Providing trauma-informed support

Responding appropriately to distress and collaborating with the team on participant safety concerns.

Key criteria

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Lived experience in mental health

Personal experience with mental health challenges or recovery.

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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Possession of or willingness to complete this essential qualification.

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Relationship-building skills

Ability to create authentic, respectful peer relationships.

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4 criteria for this job
Lived experience in mental health
Personal experience with mental health challenges or recovery.

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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Possession of or willingness to complete this essential qualification.

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Relationship-building skills
Ability to create authentic, respectful peer relationships.

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Understanding of professional boundaries
Experience maintaining confidentiality and professional limits.

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