Peer Support Worker

1 week ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia St John of God Health Care Full time

Your role at St John of God Wagga Wagga

You'll join a dedicated, collaborative team in a purpose-built community setting, working within a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed model of care.

The Position- Participate in a range of appropriate programs and activities aimed at increasing the individual’s skills, knowledge and improving access to required services in the community.- Provide the highest level of support for individuals supported and ensure each person supported is treated with respect that enhances their personal worth, dignity and rights, always.- Assist in achieving individual’s, team and service goals and objectives.- Seek ways of improving the service standards through working closely with clinical caregivers, managers and stakeholders.- Maintain a high level of service provision for all individuals and ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of all people is supported and staff are maintained.

Successful applicants must be willing to complete a Certificate 4 Mental Health Peer Work within first 24 months of tenure, hold a valid Working With Children check and National Police Clearance.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you- Salary: $69,084 to $70,531 plus 12% Superannuation- Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing- work related expenses- self-education and- additional superannuation- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

If you're driven by the opportunity to share your experience to provide exceptional peer support in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, where your contributions will directly influence the success of a vital new service, we invite you to explore this truly rewarding position.
- We value lived experience and see peer support as crucial part of the AOD recovery. Our Peer Support Worker roles are designed for individuals ready to share their journey to guide and inspire others AOD issues. Your insights will be vital in shaping understanding, enhancing our services, and ensuring we provide person-led, strengths-focused, recovery-oriented support._

For all enquiries contact Paul Templeton, Service Integration Manager on 0460 307 493.

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