Peer Support Worker, CLS

Permanent Part-Time role; 2 days per week

Location: Chatswood ( Ryde, Hornsby, North Shore & Northern Beaches)

Roster: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Classification: SCHADS Level 3 $38.65 per hour - $41.45 per hour + generous salary packaging benefits upto $18,500 pa

Advert Closing: Thursday, 11:55pm 2^nd July 2026

About CLS

The Community Living Supports (CLS) Of Uniting is a community outreach service assisting adults across NSW recover and transition to quality of life in the community. The service delivery is individualised and flexible. Targeting individuals with stable housing, service provision commences from the inpatient unit and transitions into the community.

Role Overview:

Use your lived experience to inspire hope and recovery in others. Join Uniting's Community Living Supports (CLS) team and help people living with mental illness build meaningful lives in their communities.

The Mental Health Peer Support Worker / Lived Experience Worker will purposefully share their lived experience of mental ill health and recovery to support consumers on their recovery journey. Working closely with the Service Manager and broader team, you will provide individualised, recovery-oriented support to help consumers achieve their personal goals.

This role includes supporting consumers transitioning from inpatient units or correctional facilities into the community. You will work alongside individuals in their homes and communities, helping them build independence, strengthen social connections, and improve their wellbeing.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Draw from personal experiences to support others on their individual journey.
• Assist with consumer assessments and the development of individualised recovery plans.
• Provide tailored psychosocial support to consumers living with mental illness.
• Encourage independence, wellbeing, and community participation.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer work or equivalent relevant to the field of work.
• Personal lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, with the ability to use that experience purposefully to support others.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of peer support and a willingness to share your experience in a purposeful way.
• Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
• A current full driver’s license.
• Ability to provide individualized psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness

To Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential criteria.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging upto $18,500 per annum to increase your take-home pay
• 4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
• 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part time employees)
• U Rewards – exclusive discounts from leading retailers
• Professional development and training opportunities
• You will be part of a established team committed to recovery-oriented and person-centred practice, receiving regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
• An opportunity to promote hope and recovery in people’s lives.

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Pallavi Bhatia on [email protected]

Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.