Peer Support Worker - Family Support Network
MercyCare is seeking Peer Support Worker to join the Enhanced Family Support Network for Mirrabooka and Joondalup on a casual basis.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: MercyCare
Location: Perth
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-3179-2462
Fax: +61-8-4495-8563
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Detail information about job Peer Support Worker - Family Support Network. Terms and conditions vacancy
About MercyCare
MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services. We employ over 1000 staff and 175 volunteers, delivering more than 40 programs and services, from 35 locations throughout Western Australia.
Our Vision is for people and communities to thrive and we are guided by a person-centred approach in all aspects of service delivery. We are committed to safeguarding children, and young and vulnerable people; working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our shared future; embracing diversity and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our service users, employees and volunteers.
About the role
MercyCare is seeking Peer Support Worker to join the Enhanced Family Support Network for Mirrabooka and Joondalup on a casual basis.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Intensive Case Manager to assist in improving the wellbeing of families; parents and children, by following a developed action plan. The Peer Support Worker acts as a coach and mentor, to help families to achieve goals, share and discuss common experiences and initiate, establish and maintain relationships with families while developing and building trust and rapport.
Minimum requirements
- Lived experience of child protection and family support services
- Practical knowledge and understanding of issues facing parents in crisis
- Understanding of family dynamics and family issues, including in culturally diverse communities
- Practical knowledge navigating personal and professional boundaries when working with families facing adversity and crisis
- Current Working with Children Card
- Valid Driver’s License
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)
To Apply
Please visit our website at mercycare.com.au to view the position description and to apply.
Applications close on 31 July 2018. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.
MercyCare is committed to building an inclusive environment which respects the inherent dignity of every individual.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
MercyCare is committed to the protection of children and young people