Peer Support Worker (Full Time, Rockdale)

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Detail information about job Peer Support Worker (Full Time, Rockdale). Terms and conditions vacancy

For 50 years, New Horizons have supported tens of thousands of Australians in hundreds of communities to enhance wellbeing.  Through the right advice and services, we help customers discover their potential. By putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the New Horizons team!

This is a full time opportunity based in our Rockdale Office and you will report to the Team Leader in our Enabling and Life Building team.

The role is a 12 month position and Working hours are between 7.30am and 6pm, on a Monday to Sunday rotating roster.

Day to Day duties

·         Collaborating with customers to develop individualised support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeing needs and goals

• Providing support to customers to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport and social activities as well as other support as required
• Supporting customers to explore their practical and complex needs
• Keeping customer records up to date on a daily basis using on line systems
• Developing and maintain professional relationships and networks with customers, families, caregivers and key stakeholders
• Seek out innovative ways to enhance the customer journey

What you need to have:

• Passion, Respect & Integrity
• Have lived experience as a consumer of mental health services and ability to openly utilise the personal recovery story to role model hope, choice, and self-determination. 
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and the use of personal disclosure
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Ability and confidence to communicate and work with other staff outside of the immediate team
• Openness to feedback
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing tasks while prioritizing self-care
• Understanding of Recovery Orientated Practice  

You could benefit from: 

• Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organization – through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week!
• Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly)
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities and workplace mentoring
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
• Professional development opportunities and secondments
• Long Service and Parental leave
• Access to flexible work arrangements
• Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service
• A supportive culture and working environment 

To Apply:

We would like your application to include a cover letter that explains how your skills, ability and experience meets the requirements of this advert.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 5th August 2018 or when a suitable candidate is identified, so apply now, don't wait

New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. 

New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life.  Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.