Bridge Peer Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salvation Army leave

Confidential counselling

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance

TSA discount card

Job summary

The Salvation Army – Christchurch is seeking a dedicated individual to support residents in the Bridge Addiction residential programme. You will assist with life skills, relationships and daily activities as part of the recovery journey.

Applicants should have lived experience of addictions, a valid NZ driver’s licence to drive a van, and be prepared to work towards a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate. This is a permanent full-time role with a competitive starting hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of addictions to apply for this role.
• Full NZ driver's licence and able to drive a van.
• Moderate ability with IT systems.
• Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent (or be prepared to work towards it).

Responsibilities

• Support Bridge Addiction residential programme by helping clients improve life skills, relationships and daily activities as part of their recovery.

Skills

Lived experience with addictions

Full NZ driver's licence

Ability to drive a van

IT systems basic proficiency

Non-judgmental attitude

Passion for helping others

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent

Tools

IT systems

Job description

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The Salvation Army – Christchurch, South Island

The Salvation Army Bridge Centre 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-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.

About the Role:

To apply you will have lived experience of addictions in alcohol and/or other drugs to apply for this role.

You will join a passionate and caring team that support people accessing our Bridge Addiction residential programme by assisting them to 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
• Full NZ driver's licence and able to drive a van.
• A moderate ability withuse IT systems.
• Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent (or be prepared 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 discount with various retailers

Hours of work:

This is a permanent full time role, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

The starting hourly rate for this role will be/or fall between 29.90 and 30.97 depending on qualification

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

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles.