Carer Support Clinician, Community Health
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - parental leave relief
Hours per fortnight: 64
Job Category: Social Work
* Take this opportunity to make a difference
* Enjoy a role that maximises your potential and enables you to achieve your own ambitions
* Gain valuable experiences to assist your future career prospects
* Temporary part time opportunity (64 hours per fortnight) until 25/09/2025
About Barwon Health:
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the role:
Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment (telehealth / face to face) this position focuses on the provision of government funded carer support services that are responsive to the needs of the local community. This position encompasses a variety of roles including information provision; guided referrals; facilitation of peer support groups; community outreach; developing carer capacity and resilience; delivering practical and innovative support. In this role you will:
* Undertake holistic assessments of clients' needs and develop goal-directed care plans
* Respond to emergency, practical and emotional needs of carers
* Coordinate service delivery and refer to other service types as required
* Contribute skills, knowledge and expertise to promote community awareness and understanding of carer issues through outreach and promotional activities
* Provide carer coaching and support to carers to reach their goals
About the culture:
Our staff thrive on being part of a highly respected and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best. Most importantly, our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values underpinning all that we do.
* Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
* Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
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