Support Worker

Support Worker

If you're the kind of person who enjoys being out and about, chatting with people, and making a real difference — this role's for you. As a Support Worker, you'll walk alongside people experiencing mental distress, helping them build confidence, learn life skills, and reconnect with their community. One day you might be cooking, cleaning, or going for a walk; the next, you might be supporting someone to reach a goal.

At Pathways, we're a team with big hearts and a "whatever it takes" attitude. We care about connection and wellbeing — and we love working with people who bring warmth and energy to what they do.

The perks | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• 5th week of annual leave
• 2 wellbeing days just for you
• $250 HealthNow card each year for you and your whānau
• Extra Kiwisaver contributions
• Discounts galore through our Perk & Perk Plus app

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Starting early January 2026, you'll work Friday and Saturday, 7am – 3.30pm based in Christchurch. You'll be part of our forensic residential service, supporting tangata whaiora as they move from inpatient care to living independently in the community. It's a high-needs service, so you'll need to bring your empathy, calm, and ability to build strong, trusting relationships.

Every day is different, but you might find yourself:

• Helping with meals, tidying up, and keeping things running smoothly
• Supporting medication and appointments
• Heading out for a walk, community activity, or just a chat in the sunshine
• Writing notes, doing handovers, and working alongside your awesome teammates

At the heart of it all, you'll be there to support someone's journey to wellbeing — with positivity and patience.

About you | Mōu

• You'll enjoy doing outdoors activities
• You're outgoing, active, and love connecting with people
• You're reliable, caring, and bring great energy to your work
• Ideally you have the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or an equivalent qualification
• You've got a full driver's licence and a current First Aid Certificate (unit standards 6400, 6401, 6402)
• You value and practise the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Pathways | Mō mātou

We're one of Aotearoa's leading mental health and addiction services, helping people live full, meaningful lives in their communities. We believe in people, purpose, and possibility — and our "whatever it takes" spirit is at the heart of everything we do.

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.