Support Worker

• Join our Christchurch Community team
• Work Sunday and Monday 1.30pm – 10.00pm
• Enjoy increase KiwiSaver + Healthnow card + 5 wks AL + 2 wellbeing days yrly

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Kiwisaver employer contribution
• Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We have a position available on our community mobile respite team, based at the Birmingham Dr office. You’ll be reporting to the Team Coach and working with Support Workers who all share a common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness.

Hours or work are:

16 hours weekly – Sunday and Monday from 1.30pm to 10.00pm. Immediate start.

As a Support Worker on the Community Team, you might be kept busy supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills or attending appointments and advocating for people. You might be assisting people to connect with their communities. You’ll need to be prepared to support our people by doing whatever it takes - cleaning, cooking, gardening, or helping with everyday household tasks.

You | Mōu

We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery focused way, you will be able to provide medication support for our people when needed and have impeccable attention to detail. Ideally, you’ll have some knowledge around community support and how to navigate and access external services for the people we support.

We are looking for down-to-earth people who have a good sense of humour, integrity, honesty, reliability, and flexibility.

• You must have previous experience supporting people in their own homes/community setting, and the mental health and addictions sector.
• You must hold New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.
• You must also hold a current full driver’s license.
• You must have a current first aid certificate
• Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• As a team member you can appreciate the opinions of others.
• You are a great listener, the sort of person who will listen deeply to the people who use our servicesYou are a fresh thinker, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas
• You are energising, inspiring others with enthusiasm and a take action approach
• You are a communicator, the sort of positive person who loves working with people

Closing Date: 10 August 2024. Please note, if a suitable candidate is found soon then this advert may close.

Contact: Kathy Moran, Team Coach at kathy.moran@pathways.co.nz if you have any further questions.

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

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

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

**All new appointees into Pathways 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.