Bridge Peer Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a compassionate individual to join their dedicated team in supporting people through their recovery from addiction. This part-time role focuses on enhancing life skills and relationships for individuals in a residential program. With a commitment to providing high-quality support, the organization values diversity and offers various benefits to ensure the wellbeing of its staff. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Additional leave awarded annually

Free confidential counselling services

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance

TSA discount card for various retailers

Qualifications

• Experience with addictions, either personal or within the whanau.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their recovery journey through life skills and relationship building.
• Drive a van as part of the role.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Non-judgmental attitude

Moderate IT skills

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

The Salvation Army Bridge Centre exists to provide safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidence-based, people-centred, caring, transformative, and responsive.

About the Role:

To apply for this role, you will need to have lived experience of addictions (either personal or within the whanau).

You will join a passionate and caring team supporting people accessing our Bridge Addiction residential programme by helping them improve life skills, relationships, and daily activities as part of their recovery.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for helping others through their mental health/addiction journey.
• A non-judgmental attitude.
• A full NZ driver's licence and ability to drive a van.
• A moderate ability with IT systems.
• Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent (or be willing to work towards it).

Our offer to you:

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July.
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing.
• Subsidised flu vaccinations.
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross.
• TSA discount card for discounts with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, and Torpedo7.

Hours of work: This is a permanent part-time role, 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday (5 hours per day).

The starting salary for this role will be between $27.80 and $29.10.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.