Volunteer - Bridge Peer Support Worker

The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Wellington currently have a vacancy for a volunteer Peer Support Worker at our Wellington centre.
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.
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 you need: 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 pathwayWhat's in it for you: Join a great team of people who care about supporting and making a difference in the community.To be appointed in this role, applicants must have NZ residency, give permission for the completion of a Police Check and agreement to a 'Safety Plan' as appropriate
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm
Please 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 committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity Employer.

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