Carer Support Clinician, Community Health

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time - parental leave relief

**Hours per fortnight** - 64

**Job Category**:

- Social Work

**Req Id -** 3563
- Take this opportunity to make a difference
- Enjoy a role that maximises your potential and enables you to achieve your own ambitions
- Gain valuable experiences to assist your future career prospects
- Temporary part time opportunity (64 hours per fortnight) until 25/09/2025

**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. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**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. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

**About the role**
Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment (telehealth / face to face) this position focuses on the provision of government funded carer support services that are responsive to the needs of the local community. This position encompasses a variety of roles including information provision; guided referrals; facilitation of peer support groups; community outreach; developing carer capacity and resilience; delivering practical and innovative practical support. In this role you will:

- Undertake holistic assessments of clients' need and develop goal-directed care plans
- Respond to emergency, practical and emotional needs of carers
- Coordinate service delivery and refer to other service types as required
- Facilitate peer support groups
- Contribute skills, knowledge and expertise to promote community awareness and understanding of carer issues though outreach and promotional activities
- Providing carer coaching and support to carers to reach their goals

**About the culture**
Our staff thrive on being part of a highly respected and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best. Most importantly, our dedicated staff live theBarwon Health way with our values under pinning all that we do.
- Barwon Health staff benefits
- 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 $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
- About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- 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.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

**Contact Person: Bec Pyle**

**Advertising closing date: 14th March 2025**

**Position Description