Peer Support Team Leader

Location: Christchurch

The Salvation Army Bridge Services provide a range of effective support services in both residential and community based settings that use a range of evidence-based holistic approaches to reduce the physical, psyiological and social harm that can result from the use of alcohol and other drugs.

The Bridge welcomes diversity and is inclusive of culture, age, disability, sexuality and gender identity and we are also committed to supporting people who experience co-exisiting mental health challenges and take a kaupapa whanau (working with other services) approach in working together to suppport the well-being of our tangata whai ora (clients).

Our services encourage participation in the development and practical application of skills where people are supported to set their own goals and recovery plan in order to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and or other drugs.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Support Peer Service Delivery locally, and oversee all aspects of service delivery
• Line manage Christchurch Peer Support Workers through initial orientation, ongoing support and regular well-being and development conversations
• Participate in the functions of the Christchurch Bridge Management Team
• To provide a supportive and safe environment for clients
• Uphold The Salvation Army's Mission and Christian ethos.
• Value and respect the individuality, dignity and privacy of each client of the Bridge Programme.
• Preserve confidentiality of clients' personal information.
• Maintain good communication with clients, family/whanau, and other team members.
• Committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi as they apply to The Salvation Army Bridge Programme.
• Clients receive care without discrimination on the basis of race, culture, health, sexual orientation or age.

Required Formal Qualifications:

• Level 4 Mental Health and Addiction Certificate
• Experience in supervising others
• Previous leadership experience

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 such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

Hours of work:  40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm

The starting salary for this role will fall between $80,721 and $87,977 gross per annum.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes 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.