Peer Support Worker - Wellington BridgeAbout the Role:The Salvation Army Bridge Centres exists to provide safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use.
Our services are evidenced based best practice and are known for being people-centered, caring, transformative and responsive.The Salvation Army Bridge Programme currently has vacancies for suitably qualified and experienced Peer Support workers.
You will join a passionate and professional team that will support our service users by assisting them to develop and maintain living skills, relationships and daily activities so they may be active participants in their recovery and their communities.The ability to work in a culturally appropriate and safe manner with Maori and Pacific peoples is essential as is a full / clean driver's license.You will utilise your lived experience of addiction to support tangata whai ora to maintain and improve communication, behaviour, and activities of daily living.We are committed to fully representing the voice of those who use our services and ensuring that those who have lived with their own addiction challenges can enjoy the evidenced benefits to recovery that employment provides.
You'll use your non-judgemental attitude and belief to encourage clients to change and grow.
What will your responsibilities be:A passion for helping others through their addiction journey See potential in people and thrive in a challenging and ever-changing environmentLived experience of addiction and engagement in a recovery pathwayUphold The Salvation Army's Mission and Christian ethosValue and respect the individuality, dignity and privacy of each client of the Bridge ProgrammePreserve confidentiality of clients' personal informationMaintain good communication with clients, family/whanau, and other team membersCommitted to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi as they apply to The Salvation Army Bridge ProgrammeClients receive care without discrimination on the basis of race, culture, health, sexual orientation or ageBe able to use IT system Our offer to you:5 x additional leave days and long service leaveDiscounted Medical Insurance with Southern CrossTSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Repco, Noel Lemming, Placemakers and Big Save Furniture including many moreFree confidential counselling services to support your wellbeingSubsidised flu vaccinations To be appointed in this role, applicants must have NZ residency, give permission for the completion of a Police Check ad agreement to a 'Safety Plan' as appropriateHour of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm and can be negotiableThe starting salary for this role will fall between $26 and $29.10Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'.
We look forward to receiving your application.TSA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment.