Bridging Support Worker

Bridging Support Worker - Community Health Counselling Service Join a progressive healthcare organisation which aims to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. Peninsula Health’s extensive offering can provide you with many exciting career & learning opportunities alongside a dedicated and collaborative team. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. Key Information Supportive and inclusive team and onsite parking Fixed term part‑time contract until June 2026 (60.8 hours a fortnight) Employee benefits and salary sacrifice options Classification : Community Development Worker Class 2A (Year 1 – Year 11) On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health – a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. The Team & Role The Bridging Support Worker will actively support the Community Health Counselling Service’s clients by proactively contacting clients awaiting their first appointment and engaging them for general wellbeing and connectedness. You will manage clients’ mental health risk during the wait, improve engagement with the service gearing towards their first session, assess clients’ suitability for the service and redirect them if necessary, as well as identify and address other immediate needs that may be contributing to the clients’ mental health. Skills and Experience Required Relevant tertiary education in an area of health, welfare, or community service sector; preferably related to mental health. Advanced listening, communication, and engagement skills; particularly over the phone. Well‑developed written communication skills, including basic clinical documentation. Ability to assert and maintain professional boundaries. Ability to identify risk and escalate as appropriate. Completed training in risk screening. Foundational knowledge of Motivational Interviewing framework; through training, supervised experience, or commitment to complete training. Willingness to engage openly and meaningfully in operational and clinical supervision. Intermediate computing skills, including Microsoft Office suite, and quick to pick up relevant software/systems. What Next If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the People Experience Team on 9784‑2700. For role‑specific information contact Seng Yew Ong on 0466‑543 ***. The role ceases advertising on 28th December 2025 – please note that applicants must attach a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications will be considered upon receipt and this posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Additional Requirements Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit *Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021‑2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub‑grading will be based on years of experience. Health & Safety It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up‑to‑date with their COVID‑19 vaccinations. Join Peninsula Health Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time. Recruitment agencies, we appreciate what you do. If we can’t find what we’re looking for ourselves, we’ll reach out to you for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr