Peer Support Worker

Peer Support Worker Join to apply for the Peer Support Worker role at South Metropolitan Health Service . Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783‑bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, a purpose‑built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. Responsibilities As a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, provide social, emotional and practical support to consumers on an individual and group basis. Assist consumers with identifying their needs for wellness, options for recovery and support to navigate their way through the mental health services towards discharge. Promote hope for recovery, choice and self‑determination, and the importance of living well using shared experiential knowledge, skills and strategies for living with mental health issues and recovery. Application Requirements A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter A statement addressing the selection criteria The names and contact details of two current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. Employee Benefits Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location‑based allowances For further information click here. Eligibility To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed‑term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This Vacancy Is Subject To a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr