- Casual employment across the Whanganui region
- Perk Plus discount app + Gain a free qualification
- New Year + New career? + Join us now!
Start your mental health career with flexible shifts and diverse support work. Perfect for those seeking a versatile and rewarding path.
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.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatangakei a mātou
- Gain a free Level 4 Qualification
- Perk Plus discount app
- NEW Earn up to $29.83 per hour
- Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
- EAP Employee Assistance Programme
The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers, providing you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of our services (community mobile, respite, residential and recovery). Join us today and expand your skillset!
This varied role could see you working on a variety of different tasks:
When working in a respite service you would support wellbeing by providing a listening ear, supporting on site activities such as mindfulness, medication, maintaining a large home, cooking, cleaning and hosting visiting clinical teams.
In our residential services you would be working alongside whai ora to achieve their goals which can include moving towards independence with appointments, shopping, cleaning, medication etc.
In our mobile community service you would undertake home based support that includes supporting people with household tasks, attending appointments, grocery shopping taking medication, physical activity and community engagement.
In our enhanced mobile community teams you would support whai ora in their own homes with individualised packages of support which may include such things as independence with daily living activity, including support with taking medication, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, gardening, household cleaning and exercise.
The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You | Mōu
- A current full driver’s licence
- A current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
- For our respite services, applications must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent
- Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts
Applications Close: 18 January 2025.
Please note, due to the Christmas period our communication may be limited, and we will endeavour to respond to your application after 6 January 2025.
Position Description: Please copy and paste link into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Support-Worker-Sep-24.pdf
Contact: Kristal Hartell, Team Coach, on kristal.hartell@pathways.co.nz 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.
