• Located in Preston
• Permanent full-time (four days negotiable)
• Join a great team and help improve the well-being of carers in Northern Metro Melbourne

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Merri Carer Services

Since 1997, Merri Health has been providing carer support services in the Northern Metro region of Melbourne. In 2019, Merri Health was chosen by the Australian Government to lead the delivery of carer support, advice and information across Victoria for the Carer Gateway, the Australian Government’s national carer hub. Merri Health now works with a small number of other consortium partners to deliver carer services across Victoria. To reflect this transition, the previous CarerLinks North services is now known as Merri Carer Services.

Merri Carer Services provides a range of programs, supports and activities to carers living in the North Metro Melbourne catchment area. These include care coordination, peer support, coaching, counselling, respite support, events and activities, and supports specifically for young carers and those caring for people with dementia.

Your new role

As the Dementia Carer Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• Working with carers who are caring for a person living with dementia (over the age of 65) and younger onset dementia to provide support, information and access to services with a view to improving their quality of life.
• Providing a short term, person-centred service which includes outreach and educational services.
• Operate in a multi-disciplinary environment, sharing knowledge with other carer and dementia support services and external service providers.
• Participating in networks with relevant internal and external stakeholders and representing the program across carer service sector initiatives
• Participating in the Northern Dementia Alliance, including contributing to an education and training program for carers

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Bachelor Qualification in Social Work or other health related discipline
• Good understanding of dementia-related issues and a proven commitment to improving the lives of people living with dementia and their carers
• Knowledge of broad range of therapeutic interventions and theoretical frameworks
• Sound knowledge of the community care sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer

Reporting to the Team Leader, Carer Support, you will be an integral part of the highly effective Merri Carer Services team. You will play an important role in shaping the future of carer services in Merri’s catchment area and will be able to make a real difference.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.