Casual Residential Peer Support Worker at Ember Korowai Takitini

Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Distress, Recovery, Team Environment, Bicultural Perspective, Professionalism, Boundaries, Ethics, Mental Health, Addictions, Support, Relationship Building, Resilience, Peer Support, Holistic Approach, Communication, Personal Development

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Residential Peer Support Worker Casual (work offered on an as and when required basis) Service operates 24 hours, 7days a week on a rotating roster You need to be available for overnight shifts which are from 11pm to 7am. You need to have your own lived experience of mental distress and recovery Services is located in Silverdale Pay Equity: $25.00ph - $30.00ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4) Ember values our employees - they are our secret sauce and we are committed to doing the best we can do for our kaimahi. We believe our people’s abilities, knowledge and experience are irreplaceable. To support this, we offer a higher hourly rate, above the current statutory requirement, for employees who are covered by the Pay Equity Settlement Agreement. Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction or intellectual disability needs At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose and we challenge the systems that hold them back. We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction and intellectual disability Ember: Offers additional leave – Recreation days, study leave Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more Provides training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression. The Service | Ko Te Whare O Piri Pono Piri Pono is a 5-bed residential, acute alternative to hospitalisation. Peer led, it is staffed with both nurses and support workers, making it a rare and special combination. Piri Pono in English means to be loyal, faithful and devoted — an allegiance. The name reflects our practice — a respite home that encourages people to pull together with a focus on independent living and building relationships. Piri Pono is available to those experiencing extreme mental distress who have been assessed by the Rodney Adult Mental Health Services. Guests are able to stay for up to 10 days in a homelike, personalised environment with a holistic approach to wellness. Role | Nga mahi Peer support is a challenging role requiring resilience and the ability to relate to the people you work with. It is also a rewarding role where you can use your own lived experience of mental distress to make a positive difference in the lives of others. As a Peer Support Worker, you will be creating relationships with the people you work with and together learn to use those relationships to see things from new angle. You will also develop greater awareness of personal and relational patterns, and support and challenge each other in trying new things. You will | Nga Pukenga Have experienced your own mental distress and recovery Have/Working towards a National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4 or equivalent Have the ability to work in a team environment and from a bicultural perspective. Be professional and have good boundaries and ethics. Have experience working in the area of mental health and/or addictions (alcohol and other drugs) Full NZ Drivers License Valid/Current work visa, residency, or citizenship Have a passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery. When applying please have | Kia Whakauru Up to date CV prepared Cover Letter detailing Why you’re interested in the role? What skills, competencies and experience you bring to the role? “He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata” What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities. We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Responsibilities

As a Peer Support Worker, you will create relationships with individuals experiencing mental distress and support them in their recovery journey. You will use your lived experience to help others see things from new perspectives and develop personal awareness.