Job Description
Peer Support Worker – Mental Health In‑patient Unit
Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue, Rotorua – Part‑time (up to 28 hours per week).
Rostered shifts Monday to Sunday. Working alternating shifts from 8am to 3:30pm, with occasional on‑call roster after hours and weekends.
About the Role
As a Peer Support Worker you will support tangata whai ora to live their best lives as independently as possible in the community. You will work alongside a multi‑disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, activity facilitators and cultural support staff, providing holistic care for people with moderate to severe mental illness.
Key Responsibilities
- Support people with their personal recovery goals.
- Connect or reconnect people with their whānau and natural supports.
- Inspire hope and wellness.
- Empower people to do the things they love, as independently as possible.
- Support peopl...