About The Role
Peer Support Worker - Lived Experience at The Salvation Army Australia is a permanent, part-time role based in Darwin, NT, offering 30.4 hours per week.
The position reports to the Team Leader.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 3.
Responsibilities
Provide the opportunity for clients to engage in recreational activities and/or recovery related activities.
Provide transport to clients participating in the program.
Maintain regular communication with all team members.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with residents.
Provide an immediate and appropriate response to incidents that impact on resident safety and security in accordance with site policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Lived experience of mental health and/or homelessness.
An understanding of what contributes to recovery from a lived experience perspective.
Experience in supporting people who are struggling with mental health and/or homelessness, including volunteer work.
Experience in or willingness to learn skills in co-facilitation of groups.
National Police Check is required prior to commencement.
NT Working with Children Ochre Card check is required prior to commencement.
Current NT driver's license.
Certificate of Full Vaccination status for Covid-19.
What We Offer
The Salvos offer eligible employees a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits, including:
Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
Flexible working arrangements.
Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives including Fitness Passport.
Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance on-the-job skills.
Rewarding and fulfilling purpose-driven careers with positive social impact.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.
All child-facing roles require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check.
Applications for all roles require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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