Support Worker Vacancies
Job No:
FLO1216
Location:
Bourke
Kickstart your career in Mental Health with hands-on experience and support to study!
Who Are We Looking For?
The Support Worker position with Flourish Australia is an entry-level position suitable for people who have some experience in mental health and want to work towards gaining qualifications as a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker.
The role would suit you if:
- You are currently undertaking a relevant Certificate qualification and are looking for practical experience working in the community with people with a lived experience of a mental health issue; or
- You have previous experience in a relevant field but haven't undertaken formal study and would like to be supported to gain a Certificate IV in Peer Work or Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical).
What Will You Be Doing?
Support Workers work in the community and support people with lived experience of mental health issues achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals.
On a day to day basis, you will be required to:
- Listen to and partake in activities that meet the interests and goals of people.
- Encourage shared learning experiences and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.
- Ensure all aspects of service delivery are provided in consultation with the key worker, are strengths based and person-led wherever possible.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, be non-judgmental, be fair, patient, have the willingness to listen, and display empathy.
- Self-reflect and constantly review work practices.
This may involve:
- Assisting people to prepare and cook meals
- Accompanying people on agreed routine outings such as socialization or recreational activities
- Supporting people to live independently in their homes.
For more information on the Support Worker role, please read the Position Description.
Please note - successful candidates must maintain a Class C driver’s licence and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required.
Who we are
Our name reflects our fundamental and enduring commitment to people’s mental health and wellbeing, supporting them to thrive and live a contributing life. People are at the centre of everything we do at Flourish Australia – they’re our heart and soul. We reflect this through the language we use, our pride and belief in our team and our respect and understanding of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
Everyone who works at Flourish Australia is dedicated to providing people experiencing mental health issues with the day-to-day support and encouragement they need to create a rewarding life for themselves in their community.
Our Support Worker positions are open to anyone who has a genuine interest in working in community mental health and share the organisation's values. Bringing your own personal lived experience of a mental health issue will be highly regarded. Over 55% of the Flourish Australia team have a personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
This position will require you to undertake Certificate IV level training whilst gaining on the job practical experience.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.
How Will We Support You?
Flourish Australia is committed to your career development. We demonstrate this through:
- Developing a Peer Work or Mental Health Worker career pathway by supporting you to complete the relevant Certificate IV (Peer Work or Non-Clinical Mental Health Work)
- Flexible working conditions based around your study needs
- Supportive teams committed to helping you learn
- Access to a range of training opportunities
The positions available are closed-term part-time for a period of 12 months. The successful candidates will be based at Bourke and classified at Level 2 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Demonstrated interest in supporting people with a personal lived experience of a mental health issue in the community.
- A strong commitment to, and emerging knowledge of, recovery-based practice in the workplace.
- Willingness to complete a Certificate IV in Peer Work or Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical) within 12-months.
- Demonstrated knowledge and alignment with Flourish Australia's values.
- Basic computer literacy and knowledge of data information management systems.
- Maintaining a current Australian Driver’s Licence (depending on program requirements)
Please note: A personal lived experience of a mental health is essential if you elect to develop your career as a Peer Worker.
For further information, please contact Senior HR Advisor, Doris Kluge. E: doris.kluge@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Applications close 5pm 5th October. Please note; this date may be extended or brought forward as required.
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory Australian residency/visa, National Criminal Record checks, and Working With Children Check.