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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.
- Permanent position
- Part time 48 hours per fortnight)
- Community Development Worker Class 2B Year 17 (XX7ON15
- Located at Caulfield Hospital
- Great staff benefits!5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging
The Department
Alfred Health Carer Services (Carer Services) support the people who care.
Carer Services is funded by State and Commonwealth Governments to deliver programs to carers (including young carers) of people who are aged living with dementia have a disability or chronic illness and/or mental illness. We provide services to support carers and care relationships in a clientcentred timely and responsive manner. Carer Services is part of Alfred Healths Home Acute and Community program.
The Role
We are currently lookingfor an experienced allied health professional to join our Carer Assessment and Planning team disability/mental health stream.
This position contributes to the development and delivery of clientfacing programs within Carer Services.
The candidates should demonstrate and respond to needs of carers identifying appropriate interventions and linking carers to services that support the carer caring role and care relationship. Community Development practice aims to work with carers and the person they care for to address issues and needs facilitating solutions.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential
- Minimum Bachelorlevelqualifications in Health Behavioural Sciences Social Sciences or Welfare
- Experience working with carers and families
- Knowledge and experience working within disabilitymental health or community services
- Experience in clientneeds assessment support planning and providing emotional support
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of National Disability Insurance Scheme desirable
- Working with Children Check
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities deducted pretax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
If applicable please specify requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position please contactMelanie Carlson Team Leader on.
Applications close 11pm AEDT Tuesday 29th April 2025.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Employment Type
Part-Time
