Casual Support Worker

Wise Group

Nelson
$29.10 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Get your foot in the door with one of the leading MH organisations in NZ
Flexibility and variety, morning, afternoon & night shifts available 24/7
New Year + New Career + NEW pay rates $23.38-$29.10

Join Pathways as a casual support worker andhelp people with mental illness to live their dreamsPathways | Mō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service provider in Aotearoa, we are proud to support people to live full lives within their communities; hopeful and connected to what matters to them.The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

New salary rates - earn up to $29.10per hr
A wide range of discounts through our employee discounts app
Discount at Specsavers for you and your whānau (family) members
EAP support services

The role |Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers in Nelson, providing you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of our services (community mobile, respite, residential and recovery). The hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available, so if you're looking for a role with flexibility then we'd love to hear from you.This role will always have variety and it could include things like:

Goal setting and building confidence
Securing a job or finding a place to live
Supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills
Attending appointments and advocating for people
Assisting people to connect with their communities
Medication support where required
Supporting whai ora with their daily routine
Maintaining the house
Supporting people to manage their distress
Be prepared to do whatever it takes - cleaning, cooking, gardening or helping with everyday tasks

You | Mōu
If you don't have any prior knowledge or experience that's ok, we offer all our staff the opportunity to become qualified.You'll also:

Hold a full New Zealand driver's licence
Hold a comprehensive first aid Certificate or willing to obtain one - covering 6400, 6401 and 6402 unit standards
You will either hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or above (or a recognised equivalent) or be willing to commence study towards this qualification within six months of starting with us. 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
Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti Waitangi.

Applicant must be able to work flexible hours including awake night shifts and be able to work across all services.Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PW-Casual-Support-Worker.pdfClosing Date | Rā Katinga: this advert will run until our roles are filled.Contact: Vanessa Kingsbury, Team Coach on 027 288 0309 if you have any questions.For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nzPathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.Covid Vaccination is mandatory for all workers due to close contact with vulnerable individuals and COVID-19 risks. (two primary doses and at least one booster is required).

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