• Permanent, full-time role in Nelson
• Enjoy extra annual leave, subsidies for school holiday programmes
• Current NZ registration as a Social Worker

At Pathways, we’re about listening to people, valuing them and doing ‘whatever it takes’ on a daily basis to help them flourish.

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 contribution
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Holiday programme assistance

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We’re looking for a New Zealand Registered Social Worker to join our Nelson and Marlborough service. The role provides social work support across all the Pathways services in the Nelson and Marlborough region. Our services include community and residential support. A key part of the role is supporting our tāngata whai ora towards independent living in the community.

The role includes:

• Providing social work support to the people in our service working with them to achieve independence and well-being goals.
• An opportunity to be involved in projects - particularly around enabling people to thrive and smoking cessation.
• Support Team Coaches and Support Workers to enable the wellbeing and independence of the people we support.
• This role is 40 hours per week working Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm with an on-call component, based in Nelson but working across the Nelson and Marlborough region.

You | Mōu
You’ll be known for your caring, friendly and approachable manner, a team player, excellent communicator and the sort of person who brings fun and laughter to your work environment.

You will also:

• Be a fully New Zealand registered Social Worker, ideally with experience in the mental health sector
• Have a full New Zealand driver’s license
• Have a passion to work with a diverse population and take a non-judgmental approach
• Have a current first aid certificate, or be willing to attain one
• Have the ability to work well with other services such as Te Whatu Ora, PHOs, and the wider community and social sector

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

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 13 December 2024. Please note, this advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found

Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PW-Social-Worker.pdf

Contact | Korero: Leah Kininmonth, Team Coach, leah.kininmonth@pathways.co.nz or 027-360-1882

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

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