Lead Peer Support Worker – Kotuku House 24 hours per week (Tue- 10:30-3:30pm, Wed- 10:30- 6:30pm, Thurs- 10:30-3:30pm, Fri- 10:30- 4:30pm) Health Action Trust is a dynamic and innovative community organisation specialising in community health promotion initiatives and professional mental health and addiction peer support services. We are currently looking for a Lead Peer Support Worker for our Kotuku Respite House, situated on a beautiful large private section in Brightwater. Kotuku is a 4-bed respite house where people who are experiencing emotional distress or mental health crisis can stay for up to one week as an alternative to hospitalisation. The aim is to provide a comfortable non-judgmental environment in which guests are supported to process the stresses they are experiencing and explore new possibilities for themselves using an intentional peer support model of practice. The Lead Peer Support worker role is based at our Kotuku Respite House in Brightwater where you will oversee and lead your specialised peer support team in collaboration with the Team Leader, and Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for a leader who has their own personal lived experience of mental distress and experience with peer support. Here at Health Action Trust, we offer: A friendly and supportive workplace, professional development, training and coachingExcellent professional supervision – both internal and externalIntentional Peer Support Programme trainingWork life balanceSelf-improvement, career options and pathwaysSector standard remuneration and entitlementsAdditional annual leave allocation Environment that promotes personal and professional growthA caring and nurturing work environmentAn innovative and creative space to work Skills and experience of the ideal candidate: Experience in mental health & addictions, a health-based environment or community health sector.A personal lived experience of mental illness/distress and/or addictionAn understanding and the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and awareness of culturally safe practice Excellent oral and written communication skillsConfident in use of Microsoft Office suite Proven ability to work positively and effectively within a team environmentA natural affinity with people, demonstrating caring and empathyExcellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlinesA great sense of humourA current full driver's licenceTertiary qualification in health and wellbeing area or equivalent lived and professional experienceLeadership experience Application closes on Friday 8th November at 4pm, or once the position has been filled. The Employment Application Form and Job Description can be found on our website under the "Careers" tab. To be considered for this role, please submit your Employment Application Form along with your CV and cover letter. Please include the following in your cover letter: What is your understanding of Peer Services?How does your lived experience inform your practice as a Peer Support Worker? To enquire about this position or to apply for this position, please email Trudy at (email protected)