Carer Peer Support Worker (HEO Grad/Non Grad) - Perm PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ564731 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate, Health Education Officer Non Graduate
Remuneration: Dependant on Classification
Health Education Officer Graduate: $36.04 - $57.58 per hour
Health Education Officer Non Graduate: $31.51 - $45.57 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ564731
Application Close Date: 13/04/2025
Interview Date Range: 16/04/2025 – 23/04/2025
Contact Details: Jacqueline Stanbury – 0427 005 339 | jacqueline.soccio@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate Carer Peer Support Worker (HEO Grad/Non Grad) to join our Mental Health Team. This unique role uses the lived experience of being a carer for a loved one with a mental illness (sibling, parent, partner or child) to provide meaningful connection, support, and advocacy for other carers navigating the mental health system.
As a Carer Peer Support Worker, you will offer vital information and guidance, advocate for carers with treating teams, and collaborate with clinicians, social workers, Consumer Peer Workers, MH executive and community managed partners. You will also facilitate education sessions to enhance staff practices and use your lived experience to shape strategies, procedures, and policies that positively impact carers and the mental health system.
Join us in making a difference and supporting those who care for others.
What You'll be Doing
The position involves working collaboratively with Mental Health teams to support the implementation and delivery of Mental Health services .The Carer Peer support Worker uses their lived experience of caring, as well as peer worker expertise to address service gaps, provide opportunity for education and training of clinical staff and provide representative input into activities and projects to advocate for, and promote change.
The Carer Peer support role provides recovery orientated, evidence based peer support interventions directed towards the family and/or carers of mental health consumers. This position also supports clinical staff in the provision of recovery orientated and consumer driven clinical practice by providing consultation in relation to the experience of caring for an individual living with a mental health disorder.
The carer, peer support worker is also responsible for undertaking designated administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Recognized Degree or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer work or willingness to work towards completing.
- Personal experience of caring for someone with a mental illness as well as a willingness to share this experience as part of your role
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues and concerns relating to a caring role
- Experience in developing and running educational groups
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement and evidence based practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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