Support Worker

Support Worker

Support tāngata whai ora strengthen daily living skills, wellbeing and community connection in a rewarding mental health role.

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.

This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00pm–11:30pm. You will join our Kuripuni Street service, supporting tāngata whai ora in a community-based mental health setting. The focus of this role is to empower people to build independence, develop practical life skills, achieve personal goals, and strengthen their connection to the community. Our service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Some key responsibilities may include:

• Supporting with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, and gardening
• Assisting with appointments and community engagement activities
• Updating and maintaining service documentation, the filing, first aid kits, and emergency kits
• Contribute to a safe and supportive environment.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. We strongly encourage Māori and Pasifika applicants, as well as people with lived experience, to apply.

You must hold a current full New Zealand driver's licence. You hold (or are working towards) the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or a recognised equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you are willing to begin study within six months of starting and complete it within two years of commencing recruitment with Pathways. You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one. You have a knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing date: 25 June 2026. Please note, this job advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are found.

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.