**Part time**:
- **SCHADS Award Level 4 with g**enerous salary packaging**
**The Program**
The NSW Family and Carers Mental Health Program (FCMHP) operates across NSW where staff from both Local Health Districts and selected non-Government Organisations (NGOs) work side by side in a collaborative approach to provide a comprehensive range of support services and training and education to families and carers of people with a mental illness.
**About the role**
The Carer Advocate will develop and maintain an excellent program of carer support which provides information, education, advocacy, individual and peer support to relatives and friends of people with mental illness (carers).
ODMH operates locally as self-organised teams - called Recovery 2gether teams. Team members are collectively responsible and accountable for:
- People we support (e.g. clients, consumers, family and carers) and
- team tasks.
As a team member, you will work collaboratively with other team members to facilitate the effective operation of the team.
**To succeed in this role, we are looking for**:
- Experience in working with families and carers and/or people with a mental illness
- Relevant qualifications in Cert IV in Mental Health or Community Services or equivalent experience
- Experience working within the community development framework.
- Lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges.
- Provide one on one individualized support sessions that respond to the needs of carers and their families
- Ensure that families and carers have access to education and training opportunities and increased awareness relating to their caring role.
A copy of the position description can be viewed here.
**About One Door**
One Door Mental Health is a leading for purpose service provider for those living with mental illness, their families and carers.
Our **community** creates a safe place that connects people, our **services** are innovative and supported by more than 30 years of experience, and our **advocacy **work is putting an end to stigma through education and understanding.
Creating a world in which people with a mental illness are valued and treated as equals is at the heart of everything we do.
**Your values and our values**
Our values are integral to everything that we are as an organisation and how we interact with each other, our consumers and carers. As you consider whether this role is for you, please take some time to reflect on your own values and One Door's values. Click here to view our values **ASPIRE** to work out if they resonate with you.
**Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation **that is purpose and values driven**
**Please contact Michael Crowley-Mills on 0417 104 918 for more information regarding this role.