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Senior Peer Worker / Mental Health Worker - Bathurst

Flourish Australia
  • Closed-term full-time until 30 June 2022
  • Based at the Bathurst Panorama Sub-Acute Mental Health Units
  • Monday to Friday (occasional need to cover weekends, evening and night shifts)
  • Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

Who we are

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.

About the Opportunity

The Bathurst Unit is a 10-bed mental health inpatient service located on the grounds of the Bathurst Health Service. This program works in partnership with staff from the Western NSW Local Health District to promote recovery and positive change by providing access to:

  • A structured, supportive and safe environment
  • A range of contemporary, multidisciplinary mental health interventions, programmes, services and treatments informed by evidence based best practice
  • A selected professional team that works together with people, their family, carers, key supports and community partners to establish a dynamic, person-centred approach informed by principles of recovery
  • A service that assists people to develop their capacity to live independently in the community and reach their potential

As a Senior Worker, you will assist people accessing our services who have a lived experience of a mental health issue to support their recovery journey and achieve their hopes and dreams. In addition, you will be responsible for managing and planning staff as well as engaging with senior managers.

The difference between the two roles is a Senior 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 Senior Mental Health Workers to use their lived experience of a mental health issue in their everyday work.

Selection Criteria

  • A relevant degree in behavioural sciences or human services with relevant experience; or
  • A relevant associate diploma with substantial experience; or
  • Relevant qualifications in more than one relevant discipline; or
  • A relevant certificate qualification with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level; or
  • Attained through previous appointments, service and/or study an equivalent level of experience and expertise to undertake the range of activities required.
  • Willingness to meet NSW Health Category A immunisation requirements.
  • Current Australian drivers licence.

The Benefits

  • Attractive hourly rates
  • Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
  • Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
  • Career development opportunities

How to apply

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