Support Worker
Job No:
FLO2148
Location:
Griffith
Kickstart your career in Mental Health with hands-on experience and support to study!
Flourish Australia has vacancies available for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team!
The positions available are:
- Closed-term 12 month full-time with a view to convert to a Level 3 role
- Based with our Griffith team
- Working Monday to Friday
- Attractive hourly rates equivalent to SCHCADS Level 2 $30.46 - $33.23/h + 10.5% Superannuation
Who Are We Looking For?
The Support Worker position with Flourish Australia is an entry-level role suitable for people who are new to the sector and looking for an opportunity to be mentored by our experienced teams.
The role would suit you if:
- You are undertaking a relevant Qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor) and are looking for practical experience working in the community with people with a lived experience of a mental health issue; or
- You have a personal lived experience of a mental health issue and are interested in Peer Work, 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.
The Support Worker positions are a pathway to our Peer Worker and Mental Health Worker roles (Level 3). They are open to anyone who doesn't meet the criteria to apply for the Level 3 positions and would like an opportunity to grow in this sector.
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.
This may involve:
- Assisting people to prepare and cook meals.
- Accompanying people on agreed routine outings such as socialisation or recreational activities.
- Supporting people to live independently in their homes.
- Supporting people in a group home
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.
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.
How Will We Support You?
Flourish Australia is committed to your career development. We demonstrate this through:
- Developing a Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker career pathway by supporting you to complete the relevant Certificate IV (Peer Work or Non-Clinical Mental Health Work) OR supporting you to gain experience if you are already studying/completed a relevant course.
- Flexible working conditions based around your study needs
- Supportive teams committed to helping you learn
- Access to a range of training opportunities (e.g. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Trauma Informed Care, LGBTQ Awareness)
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 with 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.
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.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Demonstrated interest in supporting people with a 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 relevant qualification.
- 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.
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a Working With Children Check, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders.
For further information, please contact Timothy Owers, Manager. E: Timothy.owers@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Level 2 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018
- Extra tax savings with Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
- Exclusive fleet pricing discounts with Kia Motors
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Vehicle Mileage Allowance
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
- Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring and a comprehensive induction program
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
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 19 August with interviews to be held ASAP!