Lived Experience Carer Peer Support Adult And Older Adult

Lived Experience Carer Peer Support Worker

• Lived Experience Workforce Adult and Older Adult Services
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Eastern Health
• Permanent Part time 0.5 EFT/ 38 hours per fortnight
• Peter James Centre, Burwood

What we offer

• As a Carer Peer worker, you will receive the following additional benefits:
• Participate in a training related to the role
• Regular supervision - individual and group
• Support from an existing consumer and carer team dedicated to promoting the voice of Lived Experience.
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging option

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

• Are you a carer of a family member or friend who has used adult public mental health services? 
• Are you passionate about carers and families having a voice and receiving the best possible supports? 
• An exciting opportunity exists for a Carer Peer Worker to join Eastern Health’s Lived Experience Workforce, Adult & Older Adult Mental Health Service working within the Inpatient Unit at South Ward Peter James Centre and the Community Program in Burwood. 
• The Carer Peer Worker, shall work collaboratively with other staff and management of the Eastern Health Adult and Older Adult Mental Health focused service, to ensure the best possible support and participation opportunities for carers and families. This role requires independent and autonomous work practices.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Lived experience as carer of a family member/friend who has accessed public mental health services
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy of the broad impact of mental illness on consumers and carers/families and of the evidence base for inclusive, family sensitive and recovery oriented practice. 
• Demonstrated ability to work systemically with internal and external services and staff to benefit carers and families.
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team with excellent communication and organisational skills 

 Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**