Support Worker

Mental Health And Addiction Service Support Worker

Work alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness. Assist them with meal prep, clean-up & other daily living tasks. 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.

To show you how much we value you, we offer:

• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānanu
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app.

The Role You'll be working Sunday to Thursday from 3pm to 11.30pm, based in Tauranga. In this role you will:

• Support people in our housing and recovery mental health service
• Have good people skills and able to work independently and within a wider team.
• Be busy supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills.
• Attending appointments and advocating for people.
• Might be assisting people to connect with their communities.
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cleaning, cooking or helping with everyday tasks.

You Preferably you'll hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or be willing to commence study towards this qualification within six months of starting with us.

• You must hold a current full New Zealand driver's licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date: 11 September 2025. Please note, this job may close early if a suitable candidate is found

For further information, visit www.pathways.co.nz All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process. Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.