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 $88,000 per annum Super Tax-Free Salary Packaging! Flourish Australia considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this role under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and therefore this role is open to only female applications. About the Opportunity The 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. To find out more about what it meant to be a Parenting Support Worker, please review the Position Description . Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes. Who we are Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.
