Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey with eating disorders and recovery?

Do you have personal lived experience in navigating challenges of an eating disorder issue and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others?

We are looking for staff with lived experience of eating disorders to join our adult team based in Greenlane hospital.

• Permanent, Part-time (24 hours per week)

• Working Hours will be between the hours of 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday. (We have some flexibility around exact days and hours, and this can be discussed on appointment).

• Ember Support Worker Pay Rates: $25.00 - $30.00ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4, with stepped increases based on tenure).

Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono

Ember Korowai Takitini are leaders in The Peer & Lived Experience mental health and addiction sector, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Our Peer & Lived Experience services blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability needs.

Ember:

• Offers additional leave – Recreation days & study leave

• Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more.

• Professional development opportunities, including training and workshops.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment, fostering personal growth and work-life balance.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive service induction

• Monthly Peer Coaching and Supervision

The Service | Ko Te Whare O Kahurangi

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our clinical services team, providing invaluable support to individuals with mental health conditions You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, ensuring a holistic and person-centred approach to care.

Tupu Ora means to grow your wellness:

The Tupu Ora service is a community-based specialist service providing assessment and evidence based treatment for children, young people and adults with acute and complex eating disorders in the Metro Auckland region. The service provides consultation and liaison services and specialist support to Northland.

The Tupu Ora Residential Eating Disorders Unit is a nine-bedded unit. The unit provides an eating disorder intensive treatment programme for clients 15+ who have a diagnosis of an eating disorder. Individualised treatment plans are constructed to meet the unique needs of the client including initial assessment, weight restoration, and stabilisation and harm reduction pathways.

Role | Nga mahi

Peer Support Specialists bring more than their own personal lived experience to the role. Their approach is shaped by a knowledge base and practices derived from individual and collective understandings of what is needed for recovery and sustained wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals with eating disorder conditions, fostering hope, empathy, and trust. 

• Assist individuals in identifying and setting personal recovery goals, promoting self determination and autonomy. 

• Facilitate peer-led support groups, creating a safe and inclusive environment for sharing experiences and building a sense of community. 

• Collaborate with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, based on the unique needs and goals of everyone.

• Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and respected within the healthcare system.

• Serve as a resource to clinical staff, providing insights and perspectives from the lived experience of eating disorder challenges. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all interactions, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and regulatory requirements.

You will have | Nga Pukenga

• Personal lived experience with eating disorder challenges and successful recovery is essential. Sustained recovery of 5 years or more. 

• Previous experience within eating disorders or Mental Health sector.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Preferably level 4 National Certificate of Health & Wellbeing or higher qualification.

• Understanding of recovery-oriented principles and practices, and the ability to apply them in a clinical setting.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, while also demonstrating initiative and independent judgment.

• Proficient computer skills for documentation and data management purposes.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.

• Full NZ Drivers Licence

• Valid/Current work visa, residency, or citizenship

“He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata”

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities.

We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.