Carer Support Clinician, Community Health

Job Category -Other Professionals - Social Work

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- Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
- Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
- Temporary part-time| 48 hours per fortnight with great salary packaging perks

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 practical support.

Key Responsibilities

- Undertake holistic assessments of clients' need 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 though outreach and promotional activities
- Providing carer coaching and support to carers to reach their goals

What we are looking for

- Relevant qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Aged Care, Mental Health, Disability or Community Case Management, with an understanding of the needs of carers and the people they support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,



with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team or independently.
- Strong organisational and digital skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and use Microsoft Office, databases and content management systems effectively.
- Commitment to continuous learning and quality care, with public health sector experience and consumer group facilitation skills highly regarded.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

Attractive salary packaging benefits

- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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📌 Carer Support Clinician, Community Health (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong