**About the role
A Carer Peer Worker works under direction to facilitate the delivery of support services to carers and families of the mental health service.
A Carer Peer Worker is employed to assist carers and families, service providers and Non-Government Organisations to develop a better understanding of the recovery framework while utilising a lived experience of caring for someone with mental health issues to work towards achieving the best outcomes for people accessing mental health services.
About you
The essential requirements for this role are:
A personal lived experience as a carer for a family member accessing mental health services (public or private)
Highly desirable requirements for the role include:
Applicants hold or are working towards a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent.
Experience working within a public mental health service or the NGO sector.
Experience with child and youth mental health services and/or indigenous mental health services
Within the context of the responsibilities described above under 'About this role', the ideal person for this role will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with carers, consumers, the community, health professionals and all service providers, while promoting an understanding of mental health.
Ability to relate, empathise with, be aware of and see issues from the perspective of a carer, consumer, their families and people from other cultures.
Ability to demonstrate honesty, integrity and respect for all carers, consumers, family, and staff
Ability to show proactive and effective communication skills by actively listening, conveying carer, consumer, and family's requirements clearly and fluently, displaying appropriate empathy and adapting style accordingly.
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to assist in the planning and cofacilitation of psycho education programs and groups to mental health services, carers and families.
Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Career development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
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