Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 3rd Jun 2021
The Carer Counsellor is responsible for providing a range of short-term counselling and support services, including, care coordination, and group work to carers who care for people who are aged, have a disability, mental health condition or other chronic health condition including dementia.
The Carer counsellor provides direct counselling to individuals through face to face, structured telephone calls, internet or group work. The Carer Counsellor has a role in networking with other service providers in the region
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We're looking for motivated people who have a genuine interest in and commitment to working with vulnerable people in our community. Empathy, resilience, outstanding personal qualities and a preference for working within a collaborative team environment are qualities that will succeed in the role.
In addition to the above you will also have:
If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:
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Nilofer Banai on 0408 839 547 during business hours
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