Expression of Interest for Future Job Opportunities with Flourish AustraliaAbout UsFlourish Australia's purpose is to create and inspire a world where everyone's mental wellbeing thrives. We help people with a personal lived experience of a mental health issue to feel supported and to meet their everyday challenges. We do this by valuing lived experience, supporting recovery, challenging discrimination, and connecting people, families, and communities.With 60+ locations across New South Wales and Southern Queensland, we have over 50 years’ experience providing comprehensive, holistic support for people affected by mental health issues. We provide one-on-one mentoring to assist people in setting goals and guide them through the steps to achieve them. Most importantly, we put people in control of their personal recovery journey.A Day in the Life of Mental Health and Peer Work in Flourish Australia's Community Outreach ProgramsAs a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker in one of our community outreach programs, your typical day is both varied and interesting. You work with a high degree of independence, but with the support and guidance of your supervisor and colleagues when needed.The shift typically starts by checking your daily tasks on our computer database. You would then attend a morning meeting with the rest of your team. At this meeting, the priorities and issues of the day would be discussed before you head out to visit the people to whom we provide support.The nature of the support provided to people you visit varies depending on the individual needs of each person. Typical tasks involve helping people look after their home environment and supporting people with community activities like shopping, attending medical appointments, or going to the gym. You might also support people to participate in recreational activities, look for work, or gain a qualification. The emphasis in mental health work is always on supporting independence and skill development.As a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker, you work within a recovery framework where the person receiving support is central in determining the assistance they receive. By walking alongside them as they determine their goals, you support people to make choices based on their own personal desires and wish to change and learn. On a daily basis, you would also work in partnership with family members and carers, clinical mental health services, and other support agencies. This might involve organizing support meetings, liaising with people over the phone, and corresponding via email.Our PositionsThe difference between a Mental Health Worker and a Peer Worker at Flourish Australia is that a Peer Worker is required to use their lived experience of a mental health issue and personal recovery openly, appropriately, and effectively to build professional relationships with the people they support that also experience a mental health issue.It is not a requirement for Mental Health Workers to use their lived experience of a mental health issue in their everyday work.Flourish Australia positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with a lived experience of a mental health issue in our workforce.We strongly value diversity in the workplace 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.What Happens Next?To express an interest in working with Flourish Australia, 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.Your application will be forwarded to the relevant local hiring manager who will reach out should a suitable opportunity arise. With your permission, your EOI will be held on file for 6 months.Please note, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, in line with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.Flourish Australia is committed to protecting your privacy and respects the confidentiality of the information provided. Flourish Australia collects personal information via a third-party service provider to assess your employment application in accordance with the Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by an external service provider.Personal Details * Required FieldFirst name *Last name *E-mail *Phone *Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsAre you willing to comply with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy, including being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster)? (Proof of compliance is required) *YesNoPlease select the statement that best describes your right to work in Australia. *I am an Australian or New Zealand citizenI am an Australian Permanent ResidentI hold a current valid Australian working visaNone of the abovePlease let us know which area of work you are interested in. *Mental Health WorkOtherIf you are applying for a Peer Worker role, please confirm that you have read and understood the Peer Work Information Statement, that you understand that you are required to use your lived experience appropriately and effectively as part of your everyday work. *I agreeNot applicableWhich location/s are you interested in? *TemoraGriffithLeetonWhat type of work are you interested in? *Full-timePart-timeCasualDo you hold a current driver's licence? Please note: this is essential for this location, you must retain an appropriate driving licence which allows you to drive without supervision and also allows you to independently transport passengers, as required, and without any time restrictions. *YesNoDo you hold a current first aid certificate? *YesNoDo you agree for Flourish Australia to retain your EOI for a period of 6 months? *YesNoSelect your highest successfully completed qualification from the list below (select only one). *At least 2 years relevant experience in mental health attained through previous appointmentsNone of the abovePlease clarify your completed qualification/s relevant to this role. (e.g. Cert IV in Mental Health, BA in Psychology etc). If you don't have a relevant completed qualification, tell us what you are working towards and how far you are from completion. *Please briefly describe the most relevant skills you will bring to your work at Flourish Australia. *Please briefly describe how you have previously dealt with a challenging work situation. *What motivated you to submit this expression of interest? *
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