Family and Carer Support Worker
About the job
This job is about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals within the Mental Health Service. By providing recovery-oriented and innovative approaches to care, you will play a crucial role in supporting families and carers of those with mental illness. The team values collaboration, inclusivity, and a positive approach to care, ensuring that everyone feels empowered and supported.
You'll be responsible for
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Building family-friendly services
Assisting in building family-friendly mental health services through advocacy and support for families and carers of consumers.🤝
Supporting mental health clinicians
Supporting mental health clinicians to engage with families and carers of consumers, fostering collaboration and inclusion.🔗
Facilitating integrated support
Working across mental health community, sub-acute, and acute settings to facilitate an integrated approach for family and carer support.Key criteria
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Significant lived experience
Experience as a family member or carer of someone with mental illnessView
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Excellent communication skills
Ability to effectively engage with families and mental health cliniciansView
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Current NSW driver's licence
Valid licence with willingness to travel for support dutiesView
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