Kaiārahi (Peer Worker) - Wellington and Kapiti

4 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand People First New Zealand Incorporated Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

**We are looking to hire people with disability as Kaiārahi (peer workers) for a peer visiting service.

Part-time Role - 10 Hours per week**

About the service

People for Us is a new peer visiting service for disabled people and tāngata whāikaha Māori living in residential homes throughout Aotearoa New Zealand funded by Disability Support Services – Ministry of Social Development. This service is being delivered and run by People First NZ.

About the role

We are looking to employ Kaiārahi (Peer Workers) in several locations throughout the country to join our team.

In this role, you will be working with Kaiāwhina (Assistants) to visit people in residential homes. Together, you will have conversations with people about their safety, quality of support, and what a good life means for them.

If you have a disability and a passion to make sure disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori are leading their good life, are receiving quality services and are safe, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

  • Making a significant contribution to the safeguarding of disabled people who live in residential homes.
  • Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive remuneration and flexible working hours.
  • Regular internal supervision and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Skills and experience

  • Have a disability
  • Ability to relate well to other people, good communication skills.

How to apply:

Along with your CV, we strongly recommend adding a cover letter to tell us how your experience as a disabled person equips you for this role.

We encourage you to apply for this role through the Seek advertisement channel. If you need any assistance, please contact us at

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