Family and Carer Peer Support Worker (Health Education Officer - Graduate or Non-Graduate)
About the job
This job is about being a Family and Carer Peer Support Worker, where you will use your lived experience to support families and carers of individuals facing mental distress. Your work will play a crucial role in enhancing mental health literacy and advocating for systemic improvements in mental health services. The team values collaboration and is dedicated to providing quality healthcare while supporting each other in this meaningful journey.
You'll be responsible for
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Supporting families and carers
Using lived experience to support families, carers, and kinship groups in improving their health and well-being.📢
Advocating for systemic improvements
Engaging in systems advocacy and promoting systemic improvements within mental health services.🔊
Amplifying the Carer voice
Working to ensure that the Carer voice is heard throughout the mental health service.Key criteria
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Personal experience in mental health care
Experience caring for someone with mental distress is essential.View
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Knowledge of recovery principles
Understanding recovery-oriented services is crucial for support.View
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Experience in peer-led interventions
Demonstrated ability to plan and evaluate group interventions.View
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