About the job
The Peer Worker position at Wellways is an exciting opportunity to support a multidisciplinary clinical team in Northwest Tasmania. By drawing on personal lived experience, you will help participants in their recovery journey, fostering authentic connections and meaningful outcomes. The team thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to creating a supportive environment for all.
You'll be responsible for
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Developing relationships
Creating mutually respectful relationships that foster connection, shared learning, growth, and new possibilities.💬
Using lived experience
Intentionally using lived experience to foster trust, reciprocity, learning, and meaningful connection.🌈
Supporting participants
Helping participants explore identity, wellbeing, purpose, and meaning in their lives.Key criteria
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Lived experience of mental health challenges
Personal experience that informs empathetic support.View
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Certificate IV in Mental Health
Relevant qualification or equivalent lived experience knowledge.View
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Understanding of peer work principles
Demonstrated grasp of peer support values and practices.View