• Fixed term opportunity working for a leading mental health provider
• Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, 7:00am -3:30pm, based in Nelson
• Enjoy a wide range of discounts through employee discounts app

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

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Financial risk and planning review
• Specsavers Discount
• A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Join our Waimea Residential Recovery Service as a Support Worker and offer support to people who are facing mental health challenges to live their best lives according to them.

The Waimea service supports high-needs guests on their mental health journey and can house up to 16 whai ora.

This role is challenging but rewarding, offering the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

You’ll

• Work together to identify, set and reach their goals – to be healthier, do an activity or learn something new, developing a garden, being creative, or enjoying things in the community
• Support people with independent daily living skills – cooking, cleaning, gardening and everyday household tasks
• Focus on the individuals needs and provide culturally safe practice
• Complete relevant administrative tasks, take comprehensive notes, provide effective handovers to the next shift, and support and collaborate with your colleagues
• This is a fixed term role covering maternity leave with the end date to be confirmed. You’ll be working 24 hours per week working Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, 7:00am -3:30pm, based in Nelson.

About you | Mōu

• You’re non-judgemental and have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of those we support, and are prepared to do whatever it takes
• You have high cultural competency, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Hold a current full and clean New Zealand driver’s licence
• Hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate covering units 6400, 6401 and 6402 or be willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment
• Preferred but not essential to hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or be willing to commence study towards this qualification within six months of starting with us and complete it within 2 years.

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 22 December 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. Communication may be limited during the Christmas period.

Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Support-Worker-Sep-24.pdf

Contact: Rosie Dawn, Team Coach on 027 260 6135 if you have any questions.

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.