Peer Support Worker

St John of God South West Community Alcohol and Drug Service (SWCADS) provides free, evidence-based alcohol and other drug support services across Western Australia's South West region.

Through a compassionate, person-centred approach, we help individuals and families better understand, reduce and address harmful alcohol and drug use. We recognise that substance use can impact all aspects of life, including health, relationships, employment, family and community wellbeing.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers holistic, non-judgemental care focused on recovery, hope and positive outcomes. Working closely with GPs, hospitals, mental health services, schools, justice agencies, local governments and community organisations, we ensure people can access the right support, at the right time

About the role

We are seeking applications for a Peer Support Worker to join our Social Outreach team in Bunbury, on a permanent part-time basis.

Working as a Peer Support Worker, you will provide the highest level of support to individuals who are provided with a service by South-West Community Alcohol and Drug Services (SWCADS). This will be achieved through the implementation of services and programs that are flexible and individualised in response to each person being supported.

We value lived experience and see peer support as crucial part of the AOD recovery. Our Peer Support Worker roles are designed for individuals ready to share their journey to guide and inspire others AOD issues. Your insights will be vital in shaping understanding, enhancing our services, and ensuring we provide person-led, strengths-focused, recovery-oriented support.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in a range of appropriate programs and activities aimed at increasing the individual’s skills, knowledge and improve access to required services in the community.
• Provide the highest level of support for individuals supported and ensure each person supported is treated with respect that enhances their personal worth, dignity and rights, at all times.
• Assist in achieving individual’s, team and service goals and objectives.
• Seek ways of improving the service standards through working closely with clinical care givers, AOD prevention staff, line managers and contributing to meetings.
• Maintain a high level of service provision for all individuals and ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of all people supported and staff is maintained at all times.
• Support the identified needs of individuals in relation to their particular life circumstances.

To be successfully shortlisted, applicants will have a Certificate IV or above in a related field (Community Services, AOD, Mental Health) with lived experience.

Successful applicants must hold a valid WA drivers’ licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $71,352 to $77,022, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part-time, working 22.8 hours per week
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than one (1) page) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries, contact Karen Barrett-Lennard, Manager South West Community Drug & Alcohol Service, on (08) 9722 1878.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.