• Leadership position overseeing delivery of Peer Support & Carer Coaching
• Full time position available
• Based in Tamworth, Coffs Harbour or Newcastle with Regional focus

Carers NSW

Carers NSW is the peak body in NSW for carers of all ages and circumstances. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers and improving their quality of life through support, referrals, capacity building and training.

As the Carer Gateway Service Provider (CGSP) in Region 4 of NSW (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast) Carers NSW is looking for a Team Leader, Peer Support & Coaching to be based in Tamworth, Coffs Harbour or Newcastle. This exciting opportunity is a full time contract role, with some travel across the region required.

The Role:

The Team Leader, Peer Support & Coaching is responsible for managing and growing the activities of the In-Person Peer Support Facilitation and Carer Coaching teams - which includes:

• Ensuring that the operation of these programs meets the Carer Gateway service guidelines and funding agreements
• Conducting Peer Support Facilitation and Carer Coaching across the region
• Evaluating the overall effectiveness of the delivery of Peer Support and Carer Coaching activities
• Maintaining effective data and reporting mechanisms and regular reporting
• Managing, supporting and developing the Peer Support and Coaching team members based across the region

Essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Community or Aged Care, Social Work, Psychology or other relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing remote teams
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation and/or coaching experience
• Experience in relationship development and management with stakeholders, peak bodies and government organisations;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, coupled with highly developed computer literacy skills and experience utilising a CRM
• Understanding of and commitment to carer issues and needs

Benefits:

We can offer you a competitive salary plus not for profit salary packaging benefits and a friendly team committed to the organisation’s purpose.

To learn more about what we do, please visit our website.

A criminal record check and working with children check will be required as a condition of employment.

Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.

Interviewing shortly - so apply today!

For further information, please contact Michelle in our HR Team on: (02) 9280 4744.

Carers NSW has a COVID-19 Safety Plan and WHS practices and protocols in place to keep our staff safe. We will be continuing to recruit and onboard new staff during the current restrictions in NSW. We encourage people to apply for our career opportunities and will require any new staff joining our team to work in accordance with our protocols.

A position description is attached.