Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee
Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee
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Job Description
Are you looking to kick start your career in mental healthBe supported to geta qualification andreceive hands on experience!
TheAboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee is:
- Based in Tamworth
- Closedterm fulltime until 30 June 2026
- Working a rotating roster including weekend evening and night shifts
- Attractive hourly ratesequivalent to SCHCADS Level 3 $37.35/hour 11.5% Super TaxFree Salary Benefits!
Who Are We Looking For
The Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee rolewith Flourish Australia is suitable for people who arenew to the sector and looking for an opportunityto be mentored by our experienced teams.
The role would suityou if you:
- Are undertaking or committed to undertaking a relevant qualification (Certificate or Diploma) and are looking for practical experience working in the community with people with a lived experience of mental health;
- Have a strong local connection to or interest in working with Aboriginal and diverse communities;
- Have awillingness to engage in learning and skill development opportunitiesthat work toward providing a high qualityperson led recoveryoriented service that best supports people to live in their community.
What Will You Be Doing
As the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Trainee you will learn to work in the community with people who havea lived experience of mental health to develop their recovery journey to meet their hope and dreams.
This may involve:
- Using your knowledge and understanding of Indigenouscultures within the context of supporting people with a lived experience of mental health.
- Supportingpeople to develop daily living skills such as preparing and cooking meals.
- Accompanying people on outings such as socialisation recreational activities orattending appointments.
- Collaborating with and making referrals to other culturally appropriatesupport services so people can achieve their recovery goals.
For more information on theAboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Trainee role please read theposition description.
Please note successfulcandidates must maintain a Class C drivers licence and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required.
How Will We Support You
- Supporting you to register for and complete arelevant qualification in Community Work Mental Health or WelfareOR supporting you to gainexperience if you are already studying.
- Flexible working conditionsbased around your study needs including designated class and study time.
- Supportive culturally appropriate mentoring teams committed to helping you learn.
- Monthly reflectivepractice sessions.
- Access to a range of training opportunities (e.g. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Trauma Informed Care Indigenous CulturalAwareness Training).
- Access to a culturally specific Employee Assistance Programfor confidential wellbeing support.
- Opportunities to potentially transition to our Peer or Mental Health Worker roles after completion qualifications. They are open to anyone who would like an opportunity to grow in this sector.
Who we are
Our positions are opento 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 Island backgrounds people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Commitment to the completion of Cert IV or Diploma level qualifications and willingness to engage in learning and skill development opportunities.
- Commitment to developing an understanding of recoverybased practice and the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Current Australian drivers licence.
Highly desirable:
- Experience working in Aboriginal and diverse communities.
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue or experience in a carer role.
All appointments with Flourish Australias Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance a National Criminal History Check a WWCC previous employment reference checks satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australias Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
For further information please contact Kellie Ward Manager. E:(pleasedo notemail applications)
The Benefits
- Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
- TaxFree Salary Packagingavailable up to $15900
- Generous leave provisions including17.5% leave loadingand2 additional days of personal leave extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year paid parental leave
- Familyfriendly andflexible working conditions
- Opportunities forcareer progressionprofessional development and trainingsuch asMental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Employee Assistance Programfor confidential wellbeing support
- Regularsupervision (reflective practice) ongoing 1:1mentoring strongteam supportand acomprehensive inductionprogram
- Inclusive initiativessuch as ourRainbow Network and YarnUpfor Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- PersonalFleet pricing discountswith our preferred automotive supplier
- Employee discounts at 400 popular retailers (Woolworths Expedia Myer Kmart etc)
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 uptodate and available before you commence the application.
Applications will close 3rd of June at 5pm.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
