▷ [15h Left] Senior Carer Peer Worker | Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
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Senior Carer Peer Worker | Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
Job Category - Other Professionals - Lived Experience
About the Role:
- Provide expert input into the development of new peer programs in MHDAS
- Draw upon your lived experience of supporting others with mental distress/illness to inform your practice
- Great work/life balance - Permanent Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.
MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region.
About You
- Lived experience of caring for a young person with mental illness (distress) and/or drug and alcohol use
- Lived experience of engagement with public mental health services
- Previous experience as a peer worker and/or senior peer worker
- Understanding of personal recovery process
- Experience supporting others through intentional sharing of lived experience
- Deep knowledge of peer support principles
About the role
As the successful applicant, you will draw upon your lived experience of supporting others with mental distress/illness and accessing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug services to inform your practice.
- Provision of carer perspective supervision to MHDAS peer support workers
- Involvement in MHDAS educational activities designed to promote greater understanding of lived experience work
- Liaising with the MHDAS clinical teams, for example within the mental health inpatient units, drugs and alcohol services and the community
What We Offer
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need assistance with your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health recruitment team at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au
Contact person: Anna Sowden | Lived Experience Lead | MHDAS Email: Anna.Sowden@barwonhealth.org.au
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