Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 30th Nov 2021
- Regional NSW > Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast
Exciting opportunity for a motivated Peer Worker or Mental Health Worker to join our growing Wollongong team!
The position available is:
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s 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.
As a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker, you will work in the community to 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:
The difference between the two roles is 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.
For more information, please see the position description in the application.
Interviews to be held before the New Year, apply now!
A position description is attached.
All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders.