Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our Tamworth team! The position available is: Ongoing full-time (76 hours / fortnight) Based in Tamworth, working within our Accommodation team Working a rotating roster including weekend, evening and night shifts Level 2 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) What Will You Be Doing? Support Workers work in the community and support people with lived experience of mental health issues achieve their hopes and dreams. You will play an important part in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their goals. This may involve: Assisting people to prepare and cook meals. Accompanying people on agreed routine outings such as socialisation or recreational activities. Supporting people to live independently in their homes. Supporting people in a group home On a day to day basis, you will be required to: Listen to and partake in activities that meet the interests and goals of people. Encourage shared learning experiences and support skill development at every opportunity through self-directed learning, information and education. Ensure all aspects of service delivery are provided in consultation with the key worker, are strengths based and person-led wherever possible. Have excellent interpersonal skills, be non-judgmental, be fair, patient, have the willingness to listen, and display empathy. Self-reflect and constantly review work practices. For more information about what it means to be a Support Worker with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description. Selection Criteria Demonstrated interest in supporting people living with a mental health issue in the community. A strong commitment to, and emerging knowledge of, recovery-based practice in the workplace. Demonstrated alignment to Flourish Australia’s values. Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence. A current First Aid Certificate. For further information, please contact Kellie Ward, Manager. E: Kellie.Ward@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications). How to Apply To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required 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. Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.