Carer Peer Worker

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Service!

• Permanent part-time (64hrs /fortnight)
• Based in St Kilda Road Clinic (SKRC)- Community Mental Health
• Lived Experience Worker Level 2
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector?

About us

The newly integrated Adult and Older Adult Service combines AMAH Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services to provide comprehensive, person-centred support for adults and older adults. We offer a wide range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.

In line with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we are expanding our services to provide specialized expertise and broad-spectrum care, including pathways for substance use, rehabilitation, recovery, and trauma-focused care.

Our approach focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation, supporting individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in areas such as:

• Navigations and Continuing Care: Brief Intervention, Access and Intake, CMHT, Physical Health, and Family Services
• Adult Rehabilitation and Recovery: MSTS, CCU, PARC, HOPS, and SECU
• Aged/Older Adult Mental Health: MAPS, Caulfield Hospital Community Liaison, and inpatient units
• Wellbeing and Therapeutic Services: Psychological Trauma and Capacity Building initiatives

Join us in reshaping mental health care with compassionate, specialized support to create meaningful change for our community.

About the Role

You will be providing carer peer support to carers and families that have a relative or friend receiving treatment form Alfred Mental and Addiction Health community programs. The position will work in partnership with the AMAH Carer Peer Workforce, Practice Lead – Carer Peer and multidisciplinary treating teams to ensure the unique needs of families are understood and that families are supported during the treatment planning processes.

About you?

• A personal identification with caring experiences of a family member or person with mental ill health.
• Experience working in a Carer Peer role.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Intentional Peer Support Training (desirable)
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Be willing to undergo a Background Check

The benefits

• Supportive and team environment
• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities nearby at The Alfred, Deducted Pre-Tax!! 
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness
• Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
• Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to Public Transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For enquiries please contact: Lauren Snowden – Practice Lead Carer ph: (03 9076 9888)

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 10th January 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au