Peer Support Worker – Mental Health Recovery Advocate

Mercy Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a consumer peer support role within the Clare Moore Building, a 54-bed adult mental health inpatient unit in Werribee. The role focuses on psychosocial support, safety planning and advocacy as part of a multidisciplinary team, empowering recovery and resilience in adults 18–64.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will need appropriate checks and vaccination evidence; shortlisting may begin as applications are received.

Qualifications

• A lived experience of mental ill-health and treatment within a mental health service.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Completion of or enrolled to complete Intentional Peer Support Training.
• Awareness of, and commitment to, your wellbeing and self-care as it relates to your work.
• A current driver's licence.
• National Police Check, Working with Children Check, Evidence of right to work within Australia and evidence of COVID-19 booster vaccination or valid medical exemption.

Responsibilities

• Contributes effectively to clinical review processes, team activities and effectively works within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assists CMB consumers to be aware of their rights and responsibilities.
• Contributes effectively to the ongoing use of recovery orientated practice.
• Assists relevant staff to provide information to consumers receiving service.
• Be active collaborators in developing, reviewing and providing information resources for consumers and their families and carers.

Skills

Peer support experience

Compassionate care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a consumer peer support role within the Clare Moore Building, a 54-bed adult mental health inpatient unit in Werribee. The role focuses on psychosocial support, safety planning and advocacy as part of a multidisciplinary team, empowering recovery and resilience in adults 18–64.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will need appropriate checks and vaccination evidence; shortlisting may begin as applications are received.