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Peer Recovery Worker – Part-time

Ruah is Western Australia’s leader for a Peer workforce. We recognise the unique and invaluable skillset Peers bring to clients and want to expand with your help! Peer Recovery Workers provide an understanding of the experience of living with a mental health challenge and assist people to connect, feel validated, and supported to strive for the recovery outcomes they hope to achieve. Whether it is supporting clients in the hospital waiting room or in the community, we work as one Ruah with an aim to transform people’s lives. We live and breathe our values which is why we are a leader in the Peer space in Western Australia

Inspire is the Fiona Stanley Hospital Mental Health Service provides Lived Experience mental health, alcohol and other drug (AOD) Peer workers as part of a multidisciplinary team to support consumers, carers, and families while in the hospital.

Peer workers provide a unique perspective and offer hope to individuals on their recovery journey by showing that recovery is possible. Through shared understanding, Peer workers help people feel supported, connect, grow resilience and enhance wellbeing.

The service is based at the Emergency Department and the State Rehabilitation Service at Fiona Stanley Hospital, with Peer support workers visiting patients as required. This project is made possible thanks to funding from the Mental Health Commission.

We are seeking a part-time Peer Recovery Worker to join our Inspire Team! The position will work weekdays 8am-4pm. This is a fixed-term position, until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of an extension based on funding.

What we Offer?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team.
• A chance to work alongside supportive human beings who genuinely want the best for you and your career. 
• The salary will be at a level 4 of the SCHADS award. Starting at $82,307 pro-rata per annum, depending on experience.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Our technology is pretty awesome.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flex to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
• 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Flexible working hours and office locations (if applicable).
• An extensive learning and development program.
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more.

Who are we looking for? 

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following: 

• The position requires a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work/Peer Skillset (minimum of 75% completion).
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the three guiding principles of the organisation
• Lived experience of recovery from mental health and/or a Cultural peer perspective.
• Willingness to identify as a person with lived experience working in a peer support role.
• An understanding of peer work in a community setting.
• Openness to continuous quality improvement and learning in this role.
• A great attitude and commitment to your team, colleagues, clients, and the organisation.
• Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Ability to model positive behaviours, emotional maturity, coping skills and resilience.
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and client reporting system. 
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.

 Required Compliance Documents

• Current drivers’ license
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Certificate
• Hospital required vaccinations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B and Pertussis/Diphtheria/Tetanus). The successful candidate will receive the hospital screening form containing all the details regarding vaccinations.

Candidate Notice: Ruah works with vulnerable clients in a range of health/hospital, public access, and client home locations. As a result, employees are required to have certain immunisations, including for COVID-19 even in the absence of public health orders. This is important for both client and staff health and safety controls. An applicant and/or new employee will be required to provide evidence of their immunisation status in accordance with Ruah’s Immunisation Procedure – a copy of which can be provided upon request. 

There are additional vaccination requires for hospital sites that will be discussed during onboarding.

Ready to make meaningful change?

If you are interested in this position, please click apply at the top of the page. Please submit a cover letter of no more the 2 pages along with a current CV.

Closing date for applications- COB Monday, 4 December 2023. If the suitable candidate is successful prior to this date, the ad will close early.

For further information about the position please contact:

Melissa D’Amico

Team Lead, Mental Health and Wellness

[email protected]

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged – and to do this, we  need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. 

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.