Senior Carer Peer Support Worker | Lived Experience

St Vincent’s Mental Health Program

Kew, Victoria, Australia
Base: $76,086 - $83,168 py pro rata; bonus/equity:...
On-site
Lived experience of caring for someone with mental illness
Intentional peer support and supervision training
Collaboration with treating teams
St Vincent’s Mental Health Program is seeking a Senior Carer Peer Support Worker with lived experience to provide peer support to families and carers of mental health consumers. This full-time or part-time position is based in Kew, Victoria, and offers excellent benefits, including salary packaging and a focus on employee wellbeing

Job Summary

  • Offer 1:1 support for families, carers, and supporters accessing the Hawthorn clinic.
  • Coordinate and facilitate a group for carers.
  • Excellent benefits including salary packaging, focus on wellbeing, and opportunities for professional development.

Matching Summary

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St Vincent’s Mental Health Program is seeking a Senior Carer Peer Support Worker with lived experience to provide peer support to families and carers of mental health consumers. This full-time or part-time position is based in Kew, Victoria, and offers excellent benefits, including salary packaging and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Salary

Base: $76,086 - $83,168 per annum pro rata; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, employee counselling, Accrued Day Off, Fitness Passport discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience of caring for someone with mental illness
  • Intentional peer support and supervision training
  • Collaboration with treating teams

Nice-to-have

  • Creative and imaginative approach to change
  • Passionate about teamwork and making a difference
  • Warm and friendly demeanor

Key Requirements

  • Previous lived experience worker experience required
  • Completed intentional peer support and supervision training
  • Valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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