- 2 x Full time roles, (32 hours a week and 40 hours a week) + based in Whanganui
- New pay steps + Extra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days
- Increased Kiwisaver contribution + $250 for your wellbeing
Join our Whanganui Respite team! Support well-being, offer a listening ear, manage activities, and collaborate with clinical teams. Make a difference every day!
About 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
- Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
- Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- Perk plus discount app
- Financial holiday programme assistance
- Fantastic training and professional development opportunities
The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Join our Whanganui Respite team and be an integral part of promoting wellness. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support guests to enhance their individual well-being by lending a empathetic ear, facilitating on-site activities like mindfulness and sensory modulation, managing medications, maintaining a spacious residence, preparing nutritious meals, ensuring cleanliness, and welcoming clinical teams.
- You will work from a trauma informed lens, bring a calm, flexible personality and a can-do attitude.
- Your ability to remain optimistic and positive in challenging situations will support you to achieve optimal outcomes for our guests.
- Your communication skills will enhance your professional and friendly manner, while maintaining clear boundaries to provide an environment that supports the achievement of equitable outcomes for all.
- You will work as part of a motivated Team who are interested in wellbeing and sustainability, and you will receive coaching and mentoring from highly experienced Registered Nurse who leads the service.
2 roles available:
Role 1: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am – 15.30pm; 32 hours per week
Role 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7am – 15.30pm; 40hrs per week
You | Mōu
We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery focused way.
You must hold a current full drivers’ licence
Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PW-Support-Worker.pdf
Applications Close | Rā Katinga. 8 February 2025. Please note, this job may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Contact | Korero: Pauline Humm-Johnson, Team Coach at 027 256 5895 for any queries.
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.
