- Provide peer psychosocial supports to young people
- Working on outreach across all of Perth metro
- Join our casual pool, $46 hourly rate
Reach further with us
The Youth Psychosocial Support Package (YPSP) model is a pilot initiative that supports young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health with or without alcohol and other drug use, through community-based support services.
As the Peer Worker, you will establish a professional relationship that purposely uses your lived experience/lived expertise to support young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing in line with peer work principles and values while maintaining intentional boundaries, in line with the Youth Work WA Code of Ethics. You will work alongside the YPSP Youth Worker to deliver their individualised package of support in line with an Individualised Recovery Plan.
We are currently gathering a pool of suitable candidates to draw from. The role will work predominantly outreach within the Perth metro area and some in Rockingham, Monday to Friday, with varied hours depending on the client load and staff availability (ranging from 2-15 hours per week).
What you will bring
You will bring your passionate and resilient nature and a drive to deliver quality supports to young people.
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
- Lived experience of recovery from mental health issues and/or alcohol and other drug use and a willingness to share your experience to assist young people
- Experience in delivering peer work, youth work or another support role in a community services setting and in particular on outreach,
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of how to use your lived experience appropriately in a professional capacity
- Ability to deliver peer support through practical and emotional support which may include the development of independent living skills, opportunities to improve social and community participation, learning, volunteering and employment.
- Good interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work - highly desirable
The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Drivers Licence. You must also have access to a reliable and safe vehicle as you will be expected to drive to see clients across Perth metro (mileage reimbursement will apply).
Impact and benefits
Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience you will make an impact to the lives of young people and communities across Perth.
In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.
Also:
- $46.60 an hour casual rate
- Flexible, family friendly working conditions
- Great workplace culture
Why join us?
At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.
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If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.
To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.
For further information about the role or the programme please contact Ben Dancey, Coordinator YPSP on 0491 090 957.
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.
Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Voice to Parliament: Anglicare WA is committed to walking alongside First Nations people and support the establishment of a Voice to Parliament, enshrined in the Constitution.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
