Internal EOI - Support Worker
Job No:
FLO4606
Location:
Tamworth
Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our Tamworth team!
The position available is:
- Closed-term Full-time (76 hours/fortnight) until May 2027 (parental leave relief)
- Based in Tamworth, working within our Accommodation team
- Working a rotating roster including weekend, evening and night shifts
- Level 2 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
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 about what it means to be a Support Worker with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated interest in supporting people living with a mental health issue in the community.
- A strong commitment to, and emerging knowledge of, recovery-based practice in the workplace.
- Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australia’s values.
- Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence.
- A current First Aid Certificate.
For further information, please contact Kellie Ward, Manager. E: Kellie.Ward@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications).
The Benefits
Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated through our Employee Value Proposition offerings:
- Level 2 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p.a. through SmartSalary
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave + Flourish Australia Day + paid primary carer parental leave + purchased annual leave program
- Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, & ASIST – further information found on the L&D Hub!
- Monthly reflective practice & career development through bi-annual My Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Sonder, for free, confidential well-being support
- Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier & access to novated leasing
- Employee discounts program through Flourishing Well at over 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
- Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required 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.
