Carer Peer Worker: Mental Health & Recovery Support

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Education opportunities

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a Carer Peer Worker on a temporary basis. You will use lived experience to support carers, family or friends of clients in the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, helping them to be better equipped to support recovery.

Join the Peer Workforce Team at Mackay Community Health Centre to deliver confidential, nonclinical peer support across community and inpatient settings, under direction to help improve recovery‑oriented care

Responsibilities

• Utilise lived experience to support carers, family or friends of clients in the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service.
• Provide confidential, nonclinical peer support across community and inpatient settings.
• Assist in delivering recovery‑oriented care and improving outcomes for clients and their carers.

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a Carer Peer Worker on a temporary basis. You will use lived experience to support carers, family or friends of clients in the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, helping them to be better equipped to support recovery.

Join the Peer Workforce Team at Mackay Community Health Centre to deliver confidential, nonclinical peer support across community and inpatient settings, under direction to help improve recovery‑oriented care