LinC Worker
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Wellways · Vic, Wangaratta, 76a Reid StreetPrepare for this interview
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Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
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12-month fixed term contract | 30.4 hours (equivalent to 4 days) per week You will help build social connection and strengthen community wellbeing From $44.58 per hour (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging 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. About this Opportunity Join our newly established surge bushfire response team supporting the Towong Shire community as a LinC Worker. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in ensuring participants, carers, and families receive valuable and supportive mental health care as part of the BWM Mental Health and Wellbeing Local. Drawing on your lived experience and interpersonal skills, you will support participants to build confidence, develop social connections, reduce isolation, and strengthen their ability to self-manage mental health and wellbeing challenges. Working directly with participants and their supporters, you will provide 1:1 support, facilitate group activities, and model positive community engagement. The role also involves delivering education and upskilling activities to community members, service providers, and local service staff to increase awareness of the impacts of social isolation on mental health and wellbeing. This may include developing resources, facilitating training sessions, and contributing to meaningful community recovery and resilience initiatives. You will need: Certificate IV Mental Health/AOD Peer Work, SHARC Peer Worker Training, Intentional Peer Support or willingness to complete Personal experience of mental distress and accessing and navigating healthcare services, including mental health services Relevant experience in a community engagement or peer worker role You will also need: Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check (valid within the last 12 months) NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
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