Flourish Australia is seeking a proactive Parenting Support Worker to join our unique Women and Children's Program at Blacktown!

The position available is:

Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)

Based in Blacktown

Working Monday to Friday

Attractive salary starting at $85,000 per annum + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging!

Please note - This position has been certified as a special needs program or activity in accordance with section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and is only open to female applicants.

About the Opportunity

Flourish Australia's Women and Children's Program provides supported accommodation and outreach support to mothers parenting with a mental health issue that are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

As the Parenting Support Worker, you will support mothers that are parenting with a lived experience of mental health issues. The core focus of the role is to enhance and strengthen the parent/child relationship.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

Provide comprehensive support to the mother including needs assessments, referrals and linkages.

Assess the health, welfare and well-being of the child/ren and parents and address any concerns should they arise.

Be the main point of contact for families that are engaged with child protection services and advocate on behalf of the child and mother

Develop an individual plan that supports the mother to increase her parenting ability, achieve her goals and develop skills fostering independent living

In collaboration with the mother, assess the development needs of each child and develop, implement and monitor a plan to optimise the child’s development.

Encourage shared learning experiences, and support skill development through self-help, formal education, and through daily program delivery and shared group experiences.

Ensure that individual support is provided to the mother that meets her recovery journey goals and is strengths based and led by her wherever possible.

The Benefits

Level 4 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900

Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + primary-carer paid parental leave + Accrued Days Off

Vehicle mileage allowance

Family-friendly and flexible working conditions

Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and relevant Team Leader training (where applicable)

Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program

Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff

Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier

Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

Selection Criteria

A relevant degree in Behavioural Sciences as recognised by Flourish Australia with a minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

A strong commitment and advanced understanding of recovery-based practice in the workplace.

Knowledge of the local area and its health services and other community services.

Experience facilitating parenting programs.

A current First Aid Certificate.

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.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity 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.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday the 28th of April. Apply today!