Carer Peer Support Worker

2 months ago

Goulburn, Australia Gateway Health Full time

Salary:
- SACS Level 2- Location:
- GH Goulburn Valley- Documentation:
- Position Description - Carer Peer Support Worker- Employment Type:
- PT - Part-time Temporary- Department:
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect West- Closing Date:
- 13 Oct 2024***
- Based in Shepparton
- 1 x Part Time Contract till 30.06.2025 (0.8 EFT)
- Career growth and development opportunities

**ABOUT US**

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Carer Peer Support Workers will have a _lived or living experience as a family member, carer or supporter of someone with mental health and/ or substance use challenges._ The Carer Peer Support Worker will draw upon their personal lived or living experiences as a carer to support those who access the Hume Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect centre.

Carer Peer Support Workers support the emotional, social, spiritual and physical wellbeing of carers who access this service by forming relationships based on mutuality, respect and understanding of the experience of caring. This is highly specialised work which requires training and ongoing supervision from experienced Peer Support Workers.

The Hume Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect centres have the capacity and space for unplanned and planned drop-in respite as well as outreach. The presence of Carer Peer Workers at the Connect centre during opening hours is critical to provide a warm and welcoming experience. The centres have therapeutic rooms designed in collaboration with local carers including kitchenette facilities.

Team members will respond to the needs of the carer in the moment - acknowledging that many carers might simply want a quiet space for timeout, while others might be seeking an ear to listen, or information and linkage to required supports.

The LGAs this role services include: Moira, Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Strathbogie, Murrindindi

**ABOUT YOU**

If you are passionate about providing solutions to support carers we want to hear from you.

You will have:

- A lived or living experience of supporting someone who has experienced mental health and/or substance use challenges
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Certificate IV in peer support or mental health or willingness to undertake.
- Completion of or willingness to complete Intentional Peer Support Training.

**REMUNERATION**

Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022

Classification Level 2

**GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE**

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

**GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS**
- Work within a supportive team environment
- Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
- Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
- Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
- Free car parking
- Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
- Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
- Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
- Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
- Access to annual vaccination program
- Discounted Health Insurance
- A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Kelly Molloy on 0456 593 288

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 13**th** October 2024**
- Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We beli

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