Carer Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia EACH Full time
Carer Peer Worker Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Carer Peer Worker to join our team at EACH. As a Carer Peer Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting carers of individuals with mental illness or substance dependence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-on-one peer support to carers, facilitating a deeper understanding of their experiences and challenges.
  • Lead support groups, promoting a sense of community and connection among carers.
  • Offer secondary consultation to staff, enhancing their understanding of carer perspectives and needs.
  • Utilize Intentional Peer Support principles to foster empathetic relationships with carers and staff.
  • Participate in monthly peer supervision and reflective practice sessions to ensure alignment with recovery-oriented frameworks.
About the Role:

This is a part-time (0.6FTE) position until July 2025, with the potential to extend. You will be based in Port Macquarie, with outreach work within the community. The successful candidate will receive a competitive hourly rate, plus superannuation and salary packaging options.

Requirements:
  • Has served as a primary carer for someone with mental illness or substance dependence, offering a deep understanding of the carer recovery journey.
  • Excels in group facilitation, written and verbal communication, and IT proficiency.
  • Is dedicated to human rights, social justice, and trauma-informed care, with experience working in diverse communities being highly desirable.
  • Maintains professional boundaries, practices self-care, and adopts a positive, person-centred approach.
  • Holds or is working towards a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, Intentional Peer Support core training, or Single Session Family Consultation training for carer peer workers (highly desirable).
What's in it for you?

At EACH, you'll be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits, including flexibility, competitive remuneration, clinical supervision, and opportunities for career progression and professional development.

We are a child-safe organisation, prioritising child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures.

We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences. We are committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognising and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at EACH. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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