Support Worker

Pathways | Mō mātou

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction, and well-being services in Aotearoa. We’re all about transforming mental health and addictions through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) services. In fact, we’ve been doing it for 30 years, supporting around 6,000 people each year.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer:

• 5% employer KiwiSaver contributions
• ​Five weeks annual leave after 12 months of employment
• 2 paid wellbeing days annually
• HealthNow payment card - $250 annually towards health & wellbeing
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• School holiday programme assistance
• Income continuance plan
• Wise Group house, contents, and car insurance plan
• Discount at Specsavers for you and your family members
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Financial risk and planning review
• EAP support services
• Ongoing training and support in your role and career

And a great team around you every day, working in an organisation that believes in its purpose.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a 32 hours per week role working Sunday to Wednesday (Sun-Mon 7:00am-3:30pm, Tue-Wed 3:00pm-11:30pm) based at our Hunter Street residential site in Hamilton.

In this role you:

• Will be busy supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills
• Will attend appointments and advocate for tangata whai ora
• Might be assisting people to connect with their communities
• Will be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support – cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care or helping out with everyday tasks.

You | Mōu

• Applicants must hold the Level 4 in Mental Health and Wellbeing Certificate or equivalent or be working towards an equivalent or be prepared to undertake study.
• You must hold a current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 21 August 2024. Please note, this job may close early if a suitable candidate is found

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Contact | Whakapā: Paenga Lauaki, Team Coach on paenga.lauaki@pathways.co.nz.

For further information, visit www.pathways.co.nz

All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.

Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.