Holyoake is a leading provider of counselling and support services for people impacted directly and indirectly by alcohol, other drugs, and related mental health issues. We operate through five locations in Victoria Park, Midland, Northam, Narrogin, and Merredin, and employ over 100 staff.
We are inviting applications from Peer Support Workers to work within the South East Metropolitan Services Team (SEMS) in Victoria Park. This role will be 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) with the option of working Full-Time (37.5 hours per week). This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive team environment and make a meaningful difference in the community.
Holyoake actively promotes a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Lived Experience is embedded in all aspects of our operations. Our peer and support workers model hope and demonstrate that challenges can be overcome, while those with a lived experience are invaluable in co-design and service evaluation.
Key responsibilities:
* Use your lived experience to support people to reduce the impact of alcohol and drug use in their lives.
* Inspire hope and encourage self-empowerment, to assist consumers in navigating their recovery pathway
* Assist clinical staff members with the co-facilitation of group programs.
* Work with Holyoake Counsellor's in the development and delivery of personalised recovery plans for consumers.
* Provide information about community resources and services, and where appropriate, link consumers to other support agencies.
Skills required:
* Previous experience of your own issues with alcohol or other drugs (AOD) and accessing AOD services.
* An understanding of privacy/confidentiality and appropriate conduct.
* Ability to manage relationships and establish boundaries.
* The ability to manage your own issues with alcohol or other drugs, and to demonstrate strategies for maintaining good wellbeing that can be shared with others.
* Ability to talk about your own experience productively and encourage others to share their own experiences.
Criteria for successful applicants:
* Completed, currently studying, or willing to study towards a qualification in Peer Support Work.
* National Police Clearance, no more than three months old – please note, applicants with a criminal record will NOT be automatically excluded from this role.
* Current WA Driver's Licence (Desirable)
Holyoake is committed to developing employees and provides a flexible and supportive working environment. We offer:
* Starting salary of $75,367 + super (pro rata)
* Up to 3 days additional Christmas leave
* Options to salary package up to $15,900 per annum for general living expenses and as additional $2,650 per annum for entertainment benefits, to increase your take home pay
* Opportunities for growth and development with a supportive and inclusive organisational culture
* Free parking on site at Victoria Park
To discuss this opportunity further please contact Serene Toh, Team Leader at
Referrals from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted.