Mental Health Carer Advocate Job at HelpingMinds (Perth)

Job Responsibility

Support and inform mental health carers, family and kin by ensuring they understand their rights, responsibilities, and available resources under legislation, policies, and procedures
Collaborate with mental health carers, family members and kin to problem-solve, provide guidance, and connect them with appropriate services, while maintaining accurate records and reports of engagement outcomes
Advocate for mental health carers, family members and kin within the mental health system, representing their needs and negotiating with other stakeholders and organisations to ensure their voices are heard
Facilitate education, training and support through workshops and programs that build carer advocacy skills, and strengthen awareness for stakeholders on carer rights and systemic supports

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. social work, psychology, counselling, nursing)
Current Driver’s license
Proof of Australian Working Rights
National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
First Aid Certificate
Working with Children Card

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
A robust Workplace Wellbeing Program
Generous superannuation – 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
Professional development and support around additional training
Access to an Employee Assistance Program free confidential counselling
A supportive, flexible work environment with multiple locations and opportunities within