Support Worker

Support Worker

Join one of NZ's leading mental health organisations based in Christchurch. Extra Kiwi Saver + extra annual leave + 2 wellbeing days.

Work alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness.

A full-time Support Worker role in our Christchurch Housing & Recovery Service working 40 hours per week, Sunday - Thursday 3.00pm – 11.30pm. You'll be supporting people with mental health and addiction challenges.

The benefits include:

• Increased 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

The role includes:

• Support medication needs while keeping an eye on physical and mental wellbeing
• Make meaningful connections by checking in on their day, plans, and general wellbeing.
• You might assist them with budgeting, daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, attending appointments, or advocating for them.
• Keep the team updated on progress and any medication-related issues

How we work:

• Our approach is grounded in evidence-based, trauma informed and recovery practices.
• We use trauma-informed principles to guide every aspect of our service.
• You'll role model our values and help embed them in daily practice.
• You'll be joining a great team committed to innovation and continuous improvement and report to the Team Coach.
• Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You:

• Bring a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Might have experience in mental health and addiction services.
• Hold the level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent). To check equivalency go to

  https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies

• Hold a full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Hold, or are willing to obtain, a current New Zealand first aid certificate.
• Uphold the integrity and mana of tāngata whai ora.

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.