Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Part Time - 48 Hours Per Fortnight (0.6 EFT)
• Classification code - CDW 2B (XX7-ON15)
• Caulfield or Frankston location
• Opportunity to join for a passionate and driven individual to join our motivated Carer Services Team
• Staff benefits

DEPARTMENT

Alfred Health Carer Services (Carer Services) support the people who care.

Carer Services is funded by State and Commonwealth Governments to deliver programs including phone support, in person support services, peer support, information and social activities to carers (including young carers) of people who are aged, living with dementia, have a disability or chronic illness, and/or mental illness. We provide services to support carers and care relationships in a client-centred, timely and responsive manner. Carer Services is part of Alfred Health's Home, Acute and Community program.

POSITION

Life at Carer Services is fast-moving and challenging while making a difference in the lives of unpaid carers across our region. This position contributes to the development and delivery of client-facing programs within Carer Services.

The candidates should demonstrate and respond to the needs of carers', identifying appropriate interventions and linking carers to services that support the carer, caring role, and care relationship. Community Development practice aims to work with carers and the person they care for to address issues and needs, facilitating solutions. A necessary and significant part of the Community Development Workers (CDW) role will be to provide assessment and advocacy, and/or consultation with the carer and person being cared for.

The primary objective of a CDW in the CAP: DMHYC team is to provide the entry point to the service with the aim to facilitate the carer support planning process for each individual carer.

QUALITIES / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (see position description for full list):

• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development or Welfare
• Minimum 3 years experience and knowledge of at least two practice areas (Aged, Dementia, Disability, Mental Health, Youth Services)
• Demonstrates understanding of issues facing carers and people from diverse communities and available services
• Experience in casework and care coordination, including needs/risk assessment and support planning
• Ability to provide support, identify issues, escalate appropriately and operate within the scope of practice
• Well-developed computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain a clear focus and positive outlook, and adapt to changing work environments
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Successful applicants must undergo a police check and have a current Working with Children Check

Desirable

• Experience in community development, promotion, event development and working with a broad service system

BENEFITS

• Friendly, supportive team culture

• Salary packaging
• Novated leasing
• Easy public transport access

Enquiries: Vanessa Robertson, Team Lead 0404 816 337

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

A position description is attached.