Peer Support Worker

at  Ember Korowai Takitini

PEER SUPPORT WORKER

• Permanent, Full-time – 40 hours per week
• Service operates Monday to Friday. General operating hours are between 8am to 5pm (this role may require weekend work at times)
• Services is based out of our Apollo Drive Hub.
• Pay Band: $25.00 - $30.00ph (Service falls under Pay Equity. Pay is determined by qualification and equivalence to the National Certificate of 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.

As a Peer Support Worker, you will build rapport and trust with those you will work with, to get the chance to collaboratively build a plan.
Role models a solid recovery demonstrating resilience, continuity, and consistency.
Able to build strong relationships, and source resources in the local community
It’s about building relationships where new information and knowledge can emerge and where each person can start moving towards the life they choose.