Peer Support Worker

7 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Equip Full time

**About us**:
Equip is an independent mental health not-for-profit organisation associated with Windsor Park Baptist Church. We are supportive of our team and proud to offer career development opportunities as well as ongoing training and development. Our team feels valued, supported and appreciated which enables us to bring about positive change in the lives of others.

**About the role**:
As a Peer Support worker, you will be a valued member of our team providing services across the Waitematā region.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction to work alongside tangata whai ora in a mutual relationship to foster hope, encourage self-determination and support peoples' aspirations for wellbeing.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Completed Intentional Peer Support training, the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) Level 4, or a recognised equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to share your experience of wellbeing and recovery in meaningful ways that enhance the recovery of tangata whai ora.
- A full New Zealand drivers licence
- Good computer skills
- A genuine passion to make a positive difference

**We offer**:

- An organisation that lives by its values.
- Great job satisfaction where you will have a direct impact on the lives of people.
- Supportive team culture
- Regular team meeting, Peer support session, and on-on-one supervision.
- Personal and professional development opportunities including support to gain the level 4 certificate, training in dementia and many more.
- IT equipment and use of fleet vehicles for everyday work activities.
- Staff benefits including birthday leave, team building days and professional supervision.


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