People for Us Kaiārahi / Peer Worker - North Shore
Part Time - 10 hours per week
About the service
People for Us is a new peer visiting service for disabled people and tāngata whaikaha 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
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 or a passion to make sure disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori are living 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.
Alternate Formats
How to apply:
Please send your application to [email protected]
In your application, include a cover letter to tell us how your experience as a disabled people makes you the right choice for this role.
We encourage you to apply in way that works for you which may include, in writing, by phone, by video.