Support Worker Crisis Respite

Peer / Lived Experience

Permanent Part-time

Our fast-paced Crisis Respite service, located in Domain Terrace, provides short term bed-based support for people experiencing mental distress and crisis. We provide a homely and supportive environment, so that when leave, they feel able to face the world again.We are looking for a new team member who has a caring and empathetic nature and a passion for making a difference in the lives of our tāngata.

The shift pattern will be Thursday to Saturday, alternating PMs and AMs.

• Week 1: Thursday - Saturday PM (17:30 - 23:00)
• Week 2: Thursday - Saturday AM (07:00 - 12:30)

Mō Te Tūnga | About The role

This role would suit someone who have lived experience of their own mental or emotional distress, has a passion for actively participating in the recovery journey of our tāngata, and has experience working in the mental health sector.

You will be required to:

• Work alongside tāngata and other staff to manage the high turnover of referrals, the intake and exit of Crisis Respite guests while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for people to stay.
• Utilize Peer Support work in practise.
• Support tāngata in working towards the goals recommended by the referrers.
• Support tāngata in connecting with external agencies for ongoing support after leaving respite.
• Engage with tāngata to assess and assist with their wellbeing and be an advocate and emotional support where necessary.
• Assist/complete individual documentation, and necessary external reporting.
• Administer medications in collaboration with other staff.
• Support the daily living processes and relationships within residential environments.
• Work together within the team to maintain and achieve the required cooking and cleaning tasks which create a homely environment.
• Implement residential routines.

Mōu | About you

We would like you to have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with tāngata and colleagues. You will be a skilled Support Worker who can support tāngata in a culturally safe way.

In this role we want you to:

• You have a compassionate and caring nature with good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or a relevant qualification with recognized mental health equivalency.
• Recognised Peer Support training (e.g., Intentional Peer Support)
• A willingness to commit to and support the bicultural journey that Stepping Stone Trust is on as we live out our partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Focus on the recovery of our tāngata by ensuring that their needs are met.
• The skills to engage and motivate people in a wide range of situations to achieve quality outcomes.
• A certain degree of computer literacy.
• A full, clean driver's licence.
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and tāngata.
• Assist with meal preparation and housework.

Tā mātou mahi | We offer

A friendly work environment where you, together with support staff, can make a difference in people's lives.

• Paid birthday leave (after six months permanent employment).
• Paid sick leave (after three months permanent employment).
• Internal training and development opportunities.

Mō mātou I About us

We are a faith-based organisation, delivering mental health recovery services, and our mission is to journey with people to find a place of standing, hope, recovery, and wellness.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 8^th of December 2024.

If you are interested in this role and have a passion for helping and supporting tāngata in our community, then we would love to hear from you. For further information and/or a Position Description please contact Sharon on 03 338 6390 or email recruitment@stepstone.org.nz. We look forward to receiving your cover letter and CV.

Applications are reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to hire employees and close a job before the advertised closing date.

Stepping Stone Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we strive to attract and maintain a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and ensures a positive culture for people to work in.  All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.