Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 7th Apr 2021
HelpingMinds is a highly regarded carer support and mental health services organisation, established over 40 years ago. Our compassionate team of staff and dedicated volunteers throughout the metro and regional areas, provide quality services and support to more than 10,000 children, youth, adults, and families affected by mental illness every year.
We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion, and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.
The Carer Support Worker is the local representative responsible for promotion, education and advice with regard to Carer Gateway services for the federal Integrated Carer Support Services initiative. The team member will be required to develop relationships with local agencies, organisations and businesses to ensure there is a good level of awareness and knowledge with regard to the concept and role of a family carer, as well as the supports that are available to them. This will ensure the development of referral pathways via the Team Facilitator Carer Gateway (or directly to) the Carer Gatweay service centre based in Perth.
Depending upon skills, experience and training the Regional Carer Coordinator may undertake initial assessment and eligibility processes prior to referral centrally. Depending upon local demand and circumstances the Regional Carer Coordinator may take responsibility for establishing peer support groups, training, and supporting volunteers to ensure that the groups, once established, operate effectively.
The role requires the ability to work as a team member, deliver information sessions, network with local leaders, and communicate professionally and empathetically with carers. The team member will also be required to liaise with a wide range of partner organisations to raise awareness of carers within the broader community.
This position is based primarily out of our South Hedland office, with travel required throughout the Pilbara Region. It is offered on a full-time basis (38 hours per week).
To be considered, candidates will need to be flexible and able to travel within their appointed region to promote the service.
Minimum qualifications:
Essential experience includes:
In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by HelpingMinds’ values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.
Benefits include:
For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100
HelpingMinds is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA+, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues.