👉🏼 The need-to-know…

Rise is looking for experienced Peer Support Worker and Facilitators for our outreach programs. You can be part of our new chapter under new management with bold vision and fresh ideas. We are transforming how we serve our clients and support our people.

In this role, you will use your unique lived experience and professional skills to support and guide individuals living with mental health conditions. You will work with your own case load of clients one-to-one following the ‘Recovery Model’ to identify, achieve and advocate for goals whilst addressing psychosocial challenges along the way.

Group activities will include running our Peer Workshops 'Introduction to peer work' and facilitating new sessions that support community members e.g. education on rights and resources. Additionally, there would be future scope to develop sessions in consultation with the Senior Coordinator.

These positions have flexibility for full-time or part-time between Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm). You will be based within the Community providing direct outreach with clients across the Perth Metro, working from our Helen’s Place Office (Middle Swan) and once up-to-speed/approved, enjoy hybrid work-from-home.

👉🏼 The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

Lived experience of mental health is a fundamental requirement for this role.

Experience working in a Peer Support position (post-study) supporting clients with complex mental health needs such as AOD, family domestic violence and/or homelessness is desired

Group facilitation, case management and/or recovery work experience (highly desirable)

Hands-on experience applying the ‘Recovery Model’ in practice.

Completion of ‘Mental Health Peer Worker’ training.

Driving licence and ability to use own vehicle for work purposes including client transport.

✅ Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position will be subject to a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Working with Children’s Check. Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

A cover letter is required within your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please address the following:

Your motivation to become a Peer Worker in the Mental Health sector

Overview of your experience and skills delivering/running group sessions

Example of how you have previously used your skills and creativity to support a client achieve a goal/outcome

⭐️Why you should be part of Rise⭐️

Rise has been working with communities for more than 40 years and currently supports over 5000 people from all walks of life. This includes young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful

Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay plus an additional $2,650 per annum meal entertainment.

HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance

Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

☎️Have more questions? Email [email protected] for assistance!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 7 JULY 2025

Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

🍀 We wish you GOOD LUCK 🍀