Peer Support Worker

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Cultural leave

Study leave

Wellbeing subsidies

Discounts on heath insurance

Job summary

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa in the Bay of Plenty is seeking a Peer Support Worker to use lived experience to assist individuals on their wellbeing and recovery journey. You will build authentic relationships with clients and whānau, inspire hope and resilience, and support personal goals within a supportive team of health professionals.

Requirements include a Level 4 (or higher) qualification in Mental Health and Addiction, First Aid with CPR, and a full NZ driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Lived experience used to support others with recovery journey.
• Commitment to recovery-focused, strengths-based practice.
• Able to work autonomously and manage responsibilities.
• Willingness to participate in learning and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, trusting relationships with clients and whānau.
• Inspire hope, resilience, and positive change through lived experience.
• Support clients to achieve goals, build confidence and independence.
• Encourage community participation and connection to support networks.
• Collaborate with colleagues and health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Database usage

Education

Level 4 Mental Health and Addiction qualification

First Aid & CPR certification

Full NZ Driver Licence

Job description

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Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa – Bay of Plenty

• Permanent part-time opportunity (30 hours per week)
• Hourly rate: $25.67 - $30.52 (placement will depend on the level of qualification)

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.

As aPeer Support Worker, you will use your lived experience to support people on their wellbeing and recovery journey. Working alongside a supportive team, you will:

• Build authentic and trusting relationships with the people you support and their whānau
• Use your lived experience to inspire hope, resilience, and positive change
• Support individuals to achieve their goals, build confidence, and develop independence
• Encourage community participation and connection with natural and formal support networks
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and health professionals to achieve positive outcomes

You will bring:

• A Level 4 (or higher) qualification in Mental Health and Addiction or be working towards one.

Personal lived experience of mental distress and recovery, and the ability to use this experience purposefully to support others

• A genuine commitment to recovery-focused and strengths-based practice
• Must hold and maintain First Aid certification including CPR (or be willing and able to complete this).
• Commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitanga and working as tangata tiriti.
• A full New Zealand Drivers licence.
• Will be confident working autonomously.
• Be familiar with using databases and recording information.
• Learning, development, and training opportunities
• A supportive manager, and a team who celebrates success
• Generous leave entitlements: including wellbeing leave, cultural leave, and study leave
• Wellbeing subsidies and access to the use of our other services such as counselling, budgeting, and mental health workshops
• Discounted health insurance through Southern Cross Health
• Store discounts with selected brands like Big Save Furniture, Harvey Norman and PB Tech as well as gym membership and car rental discounts