ICY-AMHWS - Carer Peer Worker

Job Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Carer Peer Worker - Infant Child Youth Area Mental Health Wellbeing Service - Cross Campus - Full time - Permanent. Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians Become a key member of our growing specialty mental health and well-being teams Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture Comprehensive Learning and Growth Opportunities The Carer Peer Worker will be a valued member of the ICY-AMHWS to purposefully draw upon their lived and living experience of caring for a loved one who has experienced mental ill health, psychological distress, suicidality, trauma and/or eating disorder to provide practical, social, emotional and spiritual support to other carers. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Completion or willingness to complete the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (carer stream), Intentional Peer Support training, Hearing Voices approach training and all LLEW training as directed by the LLEW Manager. Publicly disclosed lived and living experiences of caring for a loved one who has experienced mental ill health, psychological distress, alcohol and other drug use, suicidality, trauma and/or eating disorders. Self-awareness and ability to role model self-care and carer wellbeing. Knowledge and understanding of family-inclusive practice that is recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and gender affirming. Employment Type : This is a fulltime opportunity. For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Steve Byrne at for a confidential discussion. What awaits you at AWH? We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance , Contribution and Lifestyle . We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks. Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community. #J-18808-Ljbffr