- Permanent, Full -Time + Friday – Monday + Onehunga
- Extra annual leave + New kiwisaver employer contribution
- Do you have a passion for helping people reach their goals?
Work alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness. Assist them with meal prep, clean-up & other daily living tasks.
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 after 12 months of employment
- Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
- Holiday programme assistance
- $250 Healthcare subsidies per year
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Our service is an alternative to hospital admission, in a safe peaceful and supportive environment. We are a 6 bed acute respite service that support whaiora when in crisis. You will be supporting with medication, activities, engaging one on one with whaiora. You will be providing therapeutic interventions such as sensory modulation, mindfulness, goal setting, as well as taking whaiora to WINZ, bank, shopping etc.
You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our team of Support Workers – all with a common purpose of supporting people experiencing mental distress. Referrals come from community mental health teams during standard office hours.
This is a permanent, full-time role. You will be working 32 hours per week, Friday – Monday, 3pm – 11:30pm. Based in Onehunga, Auckland.
Responsibilities include:
- Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
- Connect them with resources that support them in living well and assist them in building resilience
- Help people connect with their communities, building the relationships that matter most
- Foster positive change for a more positive life
- Provide medication support for our people
- Housekeeping
You | Mōu
We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery and strengths-focused way.
You will also have:
- Current full driver’s licence
- Current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
- Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.
- 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, 5th February 2025. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Support-Worker-Sep-24.pdf
Contact: Diane Fong, Team Coach on diane.fong@pathways.co.nz for 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.
