- 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
Join our Whanganui Housing and Recovery team! Support well-being, Empower lives: Assist 8 people in housing and recovery, fostering independence and aspirations on their recovery path. 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 Housing and Recovery team and be an integral part of promoting wellness. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support people to transition to independent living in the community. You will assist people with day-to-day activities including accessing social and recreational groups, participate in community activities, education and employment, budgeting 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 the people we support. 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 Team Coach who leads the service.
2 roles available:
Role 1: Friday to Monday 7am – 15.30pm; 32 hours per week
Role 2: Tuesday – Saturday, 7am – 15.30pm; 40hrs per week
Please indicate in your application which role you are interested in.
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/2025/03/PW-Support-Worker.pdf
Applications Close | Rā Katinga: 21 April 2025. Please note, this job may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Contact | Korero: Faye Palmer, Team Coach at 027 403 6769 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.
