Family & Carer Peer Support Worker - Adult Mental Health

GV Health • Seymour, IN

20d

About The Position

Seeking applications for the position of Family /Carer Peer Worker based at our Seymour site but will need to travel to Shepparton occassionally. This position works alongside Senior Carer & Consumer consultants as well as other clinical mental health staff across the GV Health Mental Health program. Their primary role is to provide support and to advocate for the needs of families, carers and supporters both directly and systemically within the service. The Family Carer Peer Worker will use their own lived experienced and professional expertise to share their skills and learning, increased problem-solving capabilities and provide emotional support, information and practical assistance to families and carers in ways to meet the needs of each family and carer.

Requirements

• Qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Responsibilities

• Provide support and to advocate for the needs of families, carers and supporters both directly and systemically within the service.
• Share their skills and learning, increased problem-solving capabilities and provide emotional support, information and practical assistance to families and carers in ways to meet the needs of each family and carer.

Benefits

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging
• Subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed