Peer Support Worker for Central Region Eating Disorder Service (CREDS)

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Location :
• Wellington, Hutt Valley, Wairarapa
• Contract :
• Full or Part Time available, FTE negotiable, Fixed Term to Dec 2027.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.
• About the Role
• The Central Region Eating DisorderService (CREDS) is excited to welcome Peer Support Workers to our unique multi-disciplinaryteam. Each Peer Support Worker will build peer relationships with CREDS clientsbased on mutuality,authenticity and respect. It will promote motivation for change and activeparticipation in treatment whilst using lived experience to inspire hope.The salary range for this role is based on Allied Health PHSTStep3 Group B / L2 on the Health & Community Worker scale $67000-$72000.
• About the Team / Service / Location
• CREDS offerstreatment and therapy services to individuals with eating disorders, as part ofthe Mental Health, Addictionsand Intellectual Disability Service (MHAID) operated by the Wairarapa, HuttValley and Capital and Coast District Health Boards. We provide a full range ofspecialist services to people with eating disorders in the greater Wellingtonarea - from nutritional counseling, outpatient therapy and psycho-socialeducation through to a 6-bed residential care facility and 7am-7pm therapeuticDay Programme.This exciting role will focus on buildingpeer relationships with CREDS clients based on mutuality, authenticity andrespect. It will promote motivation for change and active participation intreatment whilst using lived experience to inspire hope. The purpose of therole is also to challenge stigma anddiscrimination and proactively promote inclusion and diversity.
• About you
• If you are passionate about restoring thewellness of those impacted by eating disorders, have lived experience of aneating disorder yourself and enjoy working amongst a tight-knit and caring teamthen please do not hesitate to apply.
• Working at Health New Zealand
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
• How to Apply
• To apply please click '
• apply now
• .' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 27th November. If you haveany questions about the role, please contact Emma Thompson at
• We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
• | Location : | Wellington Hospital |

#J-18808-Ljbffr