Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 27th Jul 2021
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.
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.
For further information, please contact Elizabeth Webb, Manager. E: [email protected], using the subject line: Peer Workers / Mental Health Workers - Southern NSW enquiry via EthicalJobs (please do not email applications).
Position descriptions are attached.
We are actively observing COVID safe work practices and have implemented further flexible working arrangements. We encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.