Carer Support Clinician, Community Health

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Staff wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking a Carer Support Clinician within Community Health. The role focuses on government funded carer support services, delivering information, guided referrals, peer support, outreach and practical support to carers.

You will work in a multidisciplinary setting, undertaking assessments, coordinating services and helping carers build capacity and resilience through coaching and support.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Aged Care, Mental Health, Disability or Community Case Management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in team or independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases and content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic assessments of clients' needs 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.
• Contribute to community awareness and outreach on carer issues.
• Provide carer coaching and support to help carers reach their goals.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Care planning

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Education

Social Work / Welfare / Aged Care / Mental Health / Disability or Community Case Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Content management systems

Job description

Carer Support Clinician, Community Health

Job Category -Other Professionals - Social Work

HAVE IT ALL

JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Temporary part-time| 48 hours per fortnight with great salary packaging benefits

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Aged Care, Mental Health, Disability or Community Case Management, with an understanding of the needs of carers and the people they support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team or independently.
• Strong organisational and digital skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and use Microsoft Office, databases and content management systems effectively.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality care, with public health sector experience and consumer group facilitation skills highly regarded.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

Attractive salary packaging benefits

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)