Family and Carer Peer Support Worker

Grampians Community Health

Stawell

Hybrid

AUD 38,000 - 54,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Grampians Community Health is seeking a Family and Carer Peer Support Worker to support families and carers across Stawell or Horsham. The role is permanent/part-time, 26.6 hours per week, offering training and a supportive team.

You will draw on lived experience to listen, encourage, and connect carers with local services, with flexibility to work face-to-face, by phone, online or in community settings. We welcome applicants with empathy and strong communication, and training is provided.

Qualifications

Personal lived experience of supporting a family member or loved one with mental health or AOD challenges.
Ability to use experiences to provide hope and support to others.
Compassion, empathy and a non-judgemental approach.
Ability to communicate respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to learn about local services and supports available to carers and families.
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide listening ear, encouragement and guidance to carers and families.
Support may be provided face-to-face, over the phone, online or in community settings.
Assist carers and families with information and practical support.
Utilise personal experience to connect with clients and model hope.

Skills

Lived experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Compassion

Education

Mental Health qualification

Peer Work training

Volunteer/work experience

Job description

Family and Carer Peer Support Worker

Permanent / Part time 26.6 hours per week

Stawell or Horsham

About the position

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre operates through a partnership with Mind Australia, Ballarat Community Health and Grampians Community Health. The service operates across the Grampians and Wimmera regions with the main centre in Ballarat and a satellite site in Nhill. The establishment of family and carer-led centres is a key part of the Victorian Mental Health Reforms.

The Family and Carer Peer Support Worker uses their personal experience of supporting a family member, friend or loved one who has experienced mental health challenges and/or alcohol and other drug issues to support other carers and families.

The role provides a listening ear, encouragement, practical assistance, information and guidance to people who are supporting someone through difficult times. Support may be provided face-to-face, over the phone, online or in community settings.

You do not need to have worked in the mental health sector previously. We value lived experience, empathy, good communication skills and a genuine desire to help others. Training and support will be provided.

Skills and experience

Qualifications

A formal qualification is welcome but not essential.
You may have:
A qualification in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Community Services or a related field; or
Peer Work training such as Intentional Peer Support; or
Personal experience supporting a family member or loved one through mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges, together with relevant volunteer or work experience.

Training and professional development opportunities are available for suitable candidates.

Mandatory

Personal lived or living experience of supporting a family member, friend or loved one experiencing mental health challenges and/or alcohol and other drug issues.
Ability to use your experiences appropriately to provide hope, encouragement and support to others.
Compassion, empathy and a non-judgemental approach.
Ability to communicate respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
A willingness to learn about local services and supports available to carers and families.
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Desirable

Experience providing support, advocacy or mentoring to carers, families or community members.
Understanding of peer support principles.
Experience facilitating groups or community activities.
Knowledge of local mental health, alcohol and other drug or family support services.
Understanding of the challenges faced by children and young carers when a family member is experiencing distress.

About Grampians Community Health

You can be more than part of your community– be someone making a differencefor peoplein your community

Situated in the heart of picturesque Grampians and Wimmera regions.
Employ over 200 staff at three sites located at Stawell (main office), Horsham and Ararat.
Provides a safe, inclusive and respectful environment that values culture, beliefs, values, gender identity and capacity.
Our staff are empowering professional, inclusive, compassionate and courageous.

Employee Benefits

Salary Packaging

Up to $15,900 to reduce taxation increase take home pay - includes personal expenses.
Meal and entertainment expenses and venue hire.
ATO Remote Housing Allowance (for eligible place of residence).
Novated leasing.
Relocation expenses.
Portable devices.

Rewards Programs

Blue Card Discount program for discounts on purchases.
Commbank Workplace Banking Program for discounts and rewards.

Hybrid Working from Home

Hybrid working conditions for certain (but not all) positions taking into consideration our clients’ needs.
Laptop and mobile phone provided allowing you to remain connected.

Professional Development

Support professional development to develop knowledge and skills staff to better meet the needs of our clients.
Reimbursement of course fees for further qualifications (less tax component) for courses enrolled in after 6 months of employment.

Purchased Leave