Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Taree, Australia flourish Australia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker to join our Taree team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide person-centred support to individuals, focusing on their strengths and recovery goals.
  • Develop and implement individualised support plans, working collaboratively with the person and their network.
  • Facilitate shared learning experiences, skill development, and self-directed learning opportunities.
  • Ensure that support is provided in a strengths-based and person-led manner, respecting the individual's autonomy and decision-making.
  • Contribute to the development of a recovery-focused culture within the organisation, promoting a culture of hope, empowerment, and inclusivity.
Requirements
  • Certificate IV or above in a relevant field, or a minimum of 2 years' full-time experience working in the human services field.
  • A strong commitment to recovery-based practice and a willingness to use lived experience to inform and contribute to staff learning and service development.
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by people with lived experience of mental health issues and a demonstrated ability to work in a strengths-based and person-led manner.
  • Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australia's values and a commitment to promoting a culture of hope, empowerment, and inclusivity.
What We Offer
  • A competitive hourly rate, plus super and tax-free salary packaging.
  • A comprehensive induction program, ongoing supervision, and reflective practice opportunities.
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities, including Mental Health First Aid and ASIST.
  • A supportive and inclusive team environment, with opportunities for career progression and growth.

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 Criteria

  • 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.
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issues
  • Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australia's values.
  • Understanding of, and ability to effectively use, Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems.
  • A current Australian Driver's Licence.


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