Join a passionate team of Epilepsy Support Workers, and use your background in allied health, disability or health sectors (or other related fields) to support people living with epilepsy.

ABOUT US

The Epilepsy Foundation is passionate about supporting people with epilepsy and those that care for them. Our vision is that people with epilepsy have equitable access to education and employment, feel safe and connected in their community and no longer die from their epilepsy. Our mission is to reduce the impact of epilepsy on people’s lives.

Based in Surrey Hills (VIC).

THE ROLE

• You will be part of a dynamic team that provides professional, caring and empathetic support (mostly telephone-based) to people with epilepsy and their families and carers.
• You will support people living with epilepsy and their families to understand their diagnosis, improve their safety and independence and support them to feel empowered in managing their epilepsy.
• You will use your skills to facilitate peer support sessions (online & in person) and other client events.
• Full time (1.0 EFT) position

BENEFITS

• Flexible, family-friendly organisation
• Competitive remuneration (SCHADS Level 4)
• Salary Packaging available
• Work with a supportive & friendly Epilepsy Support Worker team and broader Client Services Teams

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience working in health or disability sectors
• Experienced in the provision of emotional and practical support
• Commitment to work with compassion, with a focus on person-centred and strengths based approaches
• Passionate about promoting the wellbeing of those with a diagnosis of epilepsy along with their carers and family members

WHERE TO FROM HERE

If you think you are right for this position and would love to come and work for the Epilepsy Foundation please contact Practice Leader, Monique Vromans at [email protected], using the subject line: Epilepsy Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs, for further information and a copy of the Position Description (including the selection Selection Criteria.

The Epilepsy Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Child Safe organisation. This is an NDIS risk-assessed role and safety checks apply.