Carer Advocate

7 months ago

Newcastle, Australia One Door Mental Health Full time

**One Door Mental Health (ODMH) is looking for a Carer Advocate to join our incredible team at Wallsend (Newcastle), NSW on a permanent part-time basis.**
**About One Door**

One Door Mental Health is a leading for purpose service provider for those living with mental illness, their families and carers.

Our **community** creates a safe place that connects people, our **services** are innovative and supported by more than 30 years of experience, and our **advocacy **work is putting an end to stigma through education and understanding.

Creating a world in which people with a mental illness are valued and treated as equals is at the heart of everything we do.

You can read more about One Door Mental Health and our values here.

**About the Program**

The NSW Family and Carers Mental Health Program (FCMHP) operates across NSW where staff from both Local Health Districts and selected non-Government Organisations (NGOs) work side by side in a collaborative approach to provide a comprehensive range of support services and training and education to families and carers of people with a mental illness.

**About the Role**
The Carer Advocate will develop and maintain an excellent program of carer support which provides information, education, advocacy, individual and peer support to relatives and friends of people with mental illness (carers).

One Door Mental Health (ODMH) operates locally as self-organised teams - called Recovery 2gether teams. Team members are collectively responsible and accountable for:

- People we support (e.g. clients, consumers, family, and carers) and
- Team tasks.

As a team member, you will work collaboratively with other team members to facilitate the effective operation of the team.
For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the position description **here**.**

**Your skills and experience**
- Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (e.g. mental health, peer work, disability) or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of the NSW mental health system and local services
- An understanding of the recovery
- based approach to assisting people with severe and persistent mental illness
- Experience in working with families and carers and/or people with a mental illness
- Experience in the provision of training
- Current driver’s licence and access to a fully ensured motor vehicle
- Communicate effectively in all interactions with all stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships within community development framework to achieve outcomes
- Ability to exercise personal responsibility and work as part of a self-organising team, with the support and guidance of Coach

**Additional Details**

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination.

**How to apply?**

**Any questions?**

**Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven

  • Carer Coach

    3 months ago

    Newcastle, Australia Carers NSW Full time

    Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers across NSW and improving their quality of life through activities, programs, education and policy advice. We advocate for carers of all ages and circumstances. As the Carer Coach, you will be responsible for organising and...

  • Carer Contact Officer

    3 months ago

    Newcastle, Australia Carers NSW Full time

    Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers across NSW and improving their quality of life through activities, programs, training and policy advice. We advocate for carers of all ages and circumstances. As the Carer Contact Officer, you will be responsible for answering Carer...

  • Young Carer

    3 months ago

    Newcastle, Australia Carers NSW Full time

    Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers across NSW and improving their quality of life through activities, programs, education and policy advice. We advocate for carers of all ages and circumstances. As the Young Carer & Outreach Administration Support Officer, you will be...

  • Customer Experience Advocate

    1 month ago

    Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia SS&C Bluedoor Pty Limited Full time

    SS&C Bluedoor Pty Limited is a leading provider of investment and financial services software for the global financial services and healthcare industries. With a strong presence in over 90 offices across 35 countries, SS&C Bluedoor supports more than 18,000 financial institutions and organizations worldwide.About the RoleThe Platform Support Officer will...

  • Client Services Officer

    4 months ago

    Newcastle, Australia Many Rivers Support Services Full time

    **About us** Many Rivers Support Services are local people with an understanding of the needs of our community. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of the communities we support, and how to develop both services & opportunities to support people in their goal to live a positive life, both in their home and socially. The supports provided by Many Rivers...

  • Registered Nurse

    7 months ago

    Newcastle, Australia Healthscope Full time

    · Great opportunity to develop your skills · Join us and grow within our supportive oncology team · Access Exclusive Benefits as a Healthscope Employee Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding position with an organisation that allows you to be a part of something bigger? Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking Registered Nursing...

  • CSSD Supervisor

    7 months ago

    Newcastle, Australia Healthscope Full time

    · Great opportunity to develop your skills and grow within our supportive CSSD team · Dynamic and challenging role Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding position with an organisation that allows you to be a part of something bigger? Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking suitably skilled applicants to join our CSSD Team on a Full-time...

  • Healthcare Sterilisation Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Healthscope Full time

    Newcastle Private Hospital Opportunity">We are seeking a skilled Healthcare Sterilisation Manager to join our CSSD Team on a Full-time basis.">About us">Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189 bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. We have 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care...

  • Business Development Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Newcastle, Australia I-HDS Full time

    **About Us** What can you bring “to the table” to enrich the lives of our participants who have a DIFFABILITY! (A Difference in Ability). We are looking for individuals who align with our values of integrity, excellence, and compassion. An exciting part-time hybrid working model opportunity waits for a passionately driven professional to join our...

  • Registered Midwife

    2 months ago

    Newcastle, Australia Healthscope Full time

    Work to suit you with Full-time, and Part-time roles available! Great opportunity to develop your skills and grow within our teamChallenging, inspiring and rewarding role Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding position with an organisation that allows you to be a part of something bigger? Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking Registered Midwives to...

  • Senior Client Service Officer

    7 months ago

    Newcastle West, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

    Senior Client Service Officer Division: Northern CPPYJ Location: Newcastle West, NSW, AU, 2302 Req ID: 62571 Senior Client Service Officer Location – Newcastle (Hunter & Central Coast Districts) Employment type: Temporary Full-Time, 35 hours per week Clerk Grade 5/6, Base Salary range $93,295 pa - $102,941 pa, plus superannuation...