At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their goals and enhance their recovery journey.
- Company: Flourish Australia, a supportive organisation focused on inclusive employment.
- Benefits: Tax-free salary packaging, generous leave, professional development opportunities, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a vibrant community with opportunities for growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while using your own lived experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV or 2 years' experience in human services, plus personal lived experience of mental health challenges.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Peer Worker to join our new Inclusive Employment Australia program working with the team in Tamworth! The position available is a part-time position based in Tamworth (30 hrs/fortnight) with working days between Monday and Friday at Level 3 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018).
About the Opportunity
As a Peer Worker in the Inclusive Employment Australia program, you will work in the community to support people accessing our services who have a lived experience of mental health challenges to achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. You will also use your lived experience to inform and contribute to staff learning, service understanding, and delivering person-led, recovery focused, strengths-based language, documentation, training and actions.
On a day to day basis you will:
- Support people to prepare for and understand the value employment can have in their recovery.
- Support people to better understand their own recovery journey to ensure they feel prepared and supported when moving into employment.
- Promote positive self-care strategies, enrich social and living skills, increase vocational skills and access to education, training and employment, and work to improve community integration.
- Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education.
To learn more about becoming a Peer Worker with Flourish Australia, we encourage you to review An Introduction to Peer Work at Flourish Australia, which provides a clear overview of the role. You can also deepen your understanding of our Peer Work model by exploring our Peer Workforce Framework.
The full position description can be found below: Peer Worker Position Description
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A 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).
- A strong commitment to recovery-based practice in the workplace.
- A personal lived experience of a mental health challenge and recovery.
- Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australia’s values.
- Understanding of, and ability to effectively use, Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems.
- Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence.
- A current First Aid Certificate.
For further information, please contact Julie Duong, Manager, Employment. E: Julie.Duong@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 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018.
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits such as meals and holiday accommodation, 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.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.
Internal EOI - Peer Worker (IEA) in Tamworth employer: Flourish Australia
Flourish Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong commitment to flexible working conditions and comprehensive training opportunities, including ASIST and Trauma-Informed Care, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they support. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and encourages personal development, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about mental health recovery.
