Peer Support Worker

Peer Support Worker - Carer role at Mercy Health Australia Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Hours: 16-24 hours per week Location: Saltwater Clinic-base, multiple sites (outreach) Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Annie Dalumpines Phone: Email: Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity — to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for‑purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the Opportunity The Peer Support Worker (Carer) has been specifically developed for people who have been directly connected to mental health service provision via their own role as a carer for a mental health care recipient. This position provides support for carers and family members of consumers of the Community Plus team. The Peer Support Worker (Carer) works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, consumers and their families/carers to facilitate support, learning and/or provide practical assistance for action towards identified recovery goals. As a senior peer worker (carer), you will assist the carer consultant in providing discipline leadership and support to more junior carer peer support workers. What you’ll bring You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient‑centred care. Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Experience in the direct caring role for a family member or a close friend with mental health and psychosocial needs. A good understanding of the public mental health system, external stakeholders and carer supports. Attained or willing to work towards the Certificate IV in Mental Health (Peer Work‑Carer) or Training and experience in the Intentional Peer Support framework. Relevant certificate, diploma or degree qualifications in another field. Good knowledge of the diverse issues and perspectives that matter to mental health consumers. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now . Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients, and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr