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• Permanent role working awake nights on rotating roster + New Plymouth
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution + extra annual leave
• 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. Someone who can engage with anyone!

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 Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave
• 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

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. You will be reporting to the Team Coach and work with staff who have a common purpose of supporting people experiencing mental distress.

This is a permanent, part-time position working on our awake night shift. The nights worked is on a weekly rotating roster (see below), based in New Plymouth.

Your roster would be
Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2300 - 0730
Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 2300 - 0730

Responsibilities include:

• Focusing on the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice
• Relevant administrative tasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting and collaborating with your colleagues
• Support people with independent daily living skills. You’ll need to be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes
• Provide medication support for our people
• While the people you support are asleep, you will be kept busy with other tasks like cleaning and supporting the day shifts with maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits and preparation of paperwork.

You | Mōu

• NZ full driver’s licence
• Current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Applicants should hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent qualification. 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

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30th April 2025. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PW-Support-Worker.pdf
Contact: Christine Wilkinson, Team Coach on 027 302 5918 if you have any questions.
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.