Flourish Australia has multiple exciting opportunities for Peer Workers and Mental Health Workers to join our established Hunter teams!The positions available are:Ongoing part-time (40hrs/fortnight & 56hrs/fortnight)Based in NewcastleWorking a rotating roster including weekend, evening and night shifts is required in the Accommodation ServicesLevel 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $37.35 - $40.05p/h + 11.5% Super + Tax-Free Benefits!About the OpportunitiesAs a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker, you will support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health issues to 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:Listen to and create opportunities and 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 that individual support is provided to a person that accesses Flourish Australia services that meet their recovery journey goals and is strengths based and led by the person wherever possible.Be hands on and involved in direct service delivery.We value lived experience and believe peer support is a powerful part of the mental health recovery journey. Therefore, our Peer Worker roles are for those willing to use their lived experience and personal recovery to mentor people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.The BenefitsLevel 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)Tax-free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leaveFamily-friendly and flexible working conditionsOpportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASISTEmployee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing supportInclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staffExclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplierEmployee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)Who we areFlourish Australia is one of Australias most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each persons experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.Selection CriteriaA Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field (as recognised by Flourish Australia).Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.A current Australian Drivers Licence.Full selection criteria and position description available within the application.All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australias Vaccination Policy and will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australias Private or Secondary Employment Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Peer Workers and Mental Health Workers