Epilepsy Support Worker, Full Time

The Epilepsy Foundation supports people living with epilepsy and their families to live the life they want. We seek a fulltime Epilepsy Support Worker (ESW) to deliver information and professional support. The role is based at our Surrey Hills office.

Vision
People with epilepsy have equitable access to education and employment, feel safe and connected in their community and no longer die from their epilepsy.

Mission
Reduce the impact of epilepsy on people’s lives.

Role
The ESW has responsibility for delivery of information, professional support and services to individuals and families living with epilepsy. In particular this role has two key duties to perform:

• support the Epilepsy Information Line, including: Information and referral functions
• receive an allocation of clients in the role of a Key Support Worker (KSW) to provide additional individually focused support.

The ESW is also required to implement and monitor service delivery consistent with continuous quality improvements, including the DH&HS and National Disability Standards, network with agencies, hospitals, community services providers and other key stakeholders to support quality service delivery, operate in accordance with service delivery model, standards and practice guidelines, maintain timely and accurate records and comply with the policies and procedures of the organisation.