Carer Support Clinician, Community Health

- 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 advantages

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 through 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.

Position Description

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

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

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

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

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 (Barwon Downs)
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