Peer Support Worker

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

We are seeking applications for Peer Support Worker (0.6FTE - 2 available positions) to join our Social Outreach team in Bunbury, on a permanent part-time basis.

Working as a Peer Support Worker, you will provide the highest level of support to individuals who are provided with a service by South-West Community Alcohol and Drug Service (SWCADS). This will be achieved through the implementation of services and programs that are flexible and individualised in response to each person being supported.

The Position

• Participate in a range of appropriate programs and activities aimed at increasing the individual’s skills, knowledge and improve 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, at all times.

• Assist in achieving individual’s, team and service goals and objectives.

• Seek ways of improving the service standards through working closely with clinical care givers, AOD prevention staff, line managers and contributing to meetings.

• Maintain a high level of service provision for all individuals and ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of all people supported and staff is maintained at all times.

• Support the identified needs of individuals in relation to their particular life circumstances.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to liaise effectively with service providers and community groups to promote understanding and awareness of alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues within the community. In addition, you will be capable of working under pressure and using initiative to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

This role will require a current drivers license (aligned to State licence requirement), Working with Children's Check and National Police Clearence. Applicants with a Certificate IV or above in Community Services, AOD, Mental Health or related, with lived experience will be highly regarded.

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: $68,939 to $74,417 (pro rata for part time) plus 12% Superannuation

• Permanent part-time, working 22.8 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

We value lived experience and see peer support as a 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 experiencing AOD challenges. 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 Karen Barrett-Lennard, Manager, South-West Community Drug and Alcohol Service on (08) 9729 6700.

To be considered for interview you will need to address the selection criteria in the position description in no more than 2 pages.

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.