Lived-Experience Peer Support Worker (Fixed Term)

Comcare Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcare invites applications for a peer supporter role in Christchurch. You will use your lived experience of mental illness and/or addictions to support others, working in our Peer Support team on a 6-month fixed term contract (32-40hrs per week), based at Madras Street.

You will connect with clients, maintain records, reflect on practice through supervision, and contribute to the Peer Support team. Candidates with Intentional Peer Support training and NZ health/wellbeing qualifications are

Qualifications

• Training and experience in Intentional Peer Support or similar.
• Experience in Tikanga Māori and culturally appropriate service delivery to Māori would be an advantage.
• Experience in the mental health and disability sector would be an advantage.
• Applicants must hold a current full, clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Meeting individually with clients to provide Intentional Peer Support.
• Maintaining relevant electronic records.
• Reflecting on your own work practice through supervision.
• Contribution to the Peer Support team.

Skills

Intentional Peer Support

Active listening

Empathy

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 – Peer Support Qualification

Job description

Comcare invites applications for a peer supporter role in Christchurch. You will use your lived experience of mental illness and/or addictions to support others, working in our Peer Support team on a 6-month fixed term contract (32-40hrs per week), based at Madras Street.

You will connect with clients, maintain records, reflect on practice through supervision, and contribute to the Peer Support team. Candidates with Intentional Peer Support training and NZ health/wellbeing qualifications are