Peer Support Worker

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Job Description

This is a Full-time 32-hour-per-week role.

  • Provide One-on-One Support: Offer personalized peer support, working closely with Whaiora to set and achieve shared goals. Your empathy and understanding will be crucial in these interactions.
  • Build Relationships: Develop strong, trusting relationships with Whaiora, colleagues, and community partners. Your ability to connect with others will be at the core of your work.
  • Understanding Whaiora: Engage with Whaiora to understand their needs, aspirations, and challenges. Your insights will help tailor the support we provide.
  • Develop Projects: Bring your creativity to the table by developing and implementing your projects to enhance our peer support services.
  • Report to Kites Trust: Keep us informed about your activities, progress, and work outcomes. Your reports will help us continually improve our services.
  • Engage Creatively: Participate in and facilitate art, music, and writing activities. These creative outlets are essential for the well-being of Whaiora.
  • Stay Informed: Attend staff meetings and receive handovers about the acuity of Whaiora to ensure continuity of care and support.

Organisation

Kites Trust

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is to walk alongside tangata whaiora and offer support, empathy, and companionship to them on their journey towards wellbeing.

Salary

$28 per hour

How to apply

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Tangata Whai Ora? Do you have lived experience with mental health challenges and a desire to support others on their journey to recovery? If so, Kites Trust is looking for you!

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are the ideal fit for this role to our Administrator, Laura at Laura Harper.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply :)

We may close the application process once we find the right candidate.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Best regards
The Kites Trust Team

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing

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