Peer Recovery Workers Casual

Ruah aims to promote measures to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal opportunity Act applies to this role.

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Inspire is the Fiona Stanley Hospital Mental Health Service. This service provides Lived Experience Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Peer Workers as part of a multidisciplinary team to support consumers, carers, and families while in the hospital.

Safe Haven at Royal Perth Hospital provides a calm, gentle and quiet space where people can receive early intervention mental health distress management and problem solving support from both Peer workers with Lived Experience, and clinical support staff.

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.

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ license.
• National Police Clearance Certificate within the last 12 months
• WA 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.

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

What we’re looking for

As well as the above documentation, we will be looking for:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (alternatively, at least 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.
• Sound understanding of Microsoft Office suite and client reporting system. 
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.

What do we offer?

• An opportunity to work in an important role alongside a passionate and highly skilled team.
• Remuneration aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $53.85 p/h, inclusive of 25% casual loading.
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your family to EAP.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• 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!

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th January 2025.

Ruah may extend the application period if required.

For further information please contact the Lorraine Kelly, Team Lead for Mental Health and Wellness, at lorraine.kelly@ruah.org.au.

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. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.