• 2 full time, permanent positions + New Plymouth
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution + Discounted Premiums
• Support people using Pathways’ service to live their dreams and flourish.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding and commitment to the principles of recovery. A real ‘people-person’ who can engage with anyone!

Pathways | Mō mātou
At Pathways, we provide community-based mental health and well-being services throughout New Zealand. While mental health is our priority, total well-being is our goal. We are all about hope and respect and providing personalised support that changes as people’s needs change.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• 5 Weeks of Annual Leave + 2 paid Wellbeing Days a year!
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Come and join our friendly team in Sunny Taranaki! We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals.

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and will work with a friendly and culturally diverse team of Clinicians and Support Workers; all with a common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness in our Enhanced Mobile Team. The service covers Central New Plymouth and suburbs.

The Enhanced Mobile Team is unique in its added role of medication support for our Whaiora living in their own homes. We support morning and nighttime medications, with normal support provided in the day in between the med runs. We run seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year and have a tight team of nine kaimahi's who love their work.

There are 2 permanent, full-time positions available- 7:30am- 4:00pm, Sunday – Wednesday (32 hours) and 1pm- 9:30pm, Tuesday- Saturday (40 hours)- based in New Plymouth.

Responsibilities include:

• Budgeting and independent daily living skills
• Attending appointments and advocating for people.
• Medication support
• Work in a recovery-focused way
• Cleaning, cooking, or helping with everyday household tasks in preparation for transition to independent living in the community.
• Personal improvement goals

You | Mōu

• Must have a NZ full driver’s licence
• Current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you will commence study towards this within six months of starting your employment with Pathways. This needs to be completed within two years of commencement. Pathways offer significant support for support workers to complete this study.
• Support Worker experience or similar
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the primary care sector
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Applications Close: 16 May 2025. PLEASE NOTE: this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PW-Support-Worker.pdf
Contact: Jo Miller, Team Coach - jo.miller@pathways.co.nz
For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

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