Peer Recovery Worker - Karlup Service

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading valuesdriven employer in Western Australias 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 WAs 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

This role is based in the Karlup Service a holistic recoverybased service aimed at supporting women and children to heal from family and domestic violence. The Karlup Service provides a range of offerings from the Angela Wright Bennett Centre in a state of the artpurposebuiltfacility based in Perths CBD.

The successful candidate will use their Lived Experience of family and domestic violence in an intentional way and will walk alongside the clients they support in a way that empowers them to retain selfdetermination. Through intentional sharing mutuality and collaboration with the clients they support Peer Recovery Workers will foster human connection and hope for clients to regain capacity and a sense of direction and control in their lives.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team Peer Recovery Workers will support clients on their recovery journey as they navigate services and work towards establishing an independent life for themselves and their children.

This is a fulltime permanent position. Please note that this position is only available for employees who identify as female due to the inherent requirements of the role. This is a genuine occupational qualification.

What were looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Completion of certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (minimum of 75 completed) or completion of Peer Skillset at TAFE.
• A Lived or Living Experience of recovery from family and domestic violence and related social factors such as mental health challenges alcohol and other drug issues and a demonstrated professional understanding of how to use this experience to inform work as a Peer.
• Experience working in a similar or community work setting.
• A demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Practice principles and ability to implement this in daytoday practice.

What do we offer

• A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) starting at $85399 commensurate with experience.
• 5 weeks annual leave 17.5 annual leave loading.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexibility to take at 32 weeks halfpay (uniquely new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months service).
• Free independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruahpaid Journey Cover (insurance for when youre getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15900 core packaging
• an additional $2650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel accommodation parking fees education expenses and more!
• Ongoing Peer coaching and mentoring from a wonderful community of Peer Leads and Peer workers.
• 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!

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

How to apply

Wed 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: Monday 31st March 2025 unless filled earlier.

For further information please contact:

Ellie Tighe (Service Lead Karlup Service) on or; or

Andrea Kendrick (Peer Lead Peer Program) on or(Wednesday Friday).

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged and to do this weneed 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.