People for Us Kaiāwhina / Assistant
Work type: Permanent part time or full time
• Hutt Valley – 15 hours per week
• Taranaki-Whanganui – 15 hours per week
• Whangarei / Northland – 15 hours per week
• Auckland (central north) – 20 hours per week
• Hawkes Bay – 15 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 assisting the Kaiārahi (Peer Worker) and work as a team. Together, you will visit residential homes to talk with people about their lives. You will listen to their experiences of safety, quality of care, 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
- A deep understanding of the experiences of disabled people
- Ability to relate well to other people
- Good communication skills
Job Description
Alternate Formats
How to apply:
Please apply through the Seek link below for a local role:
https://www.seek.co.nz/People-First-NZ-jobs/at-this-company
We encourage you to apply in way that works for you which may include, in writing, by phone, by video.
If you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or phone 0800 241 241.