Casual Support Worker
- Wellington
- $29.83 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Casual employment available in Taumata Atawhai for our Acute Crisis Respite service
- NEW Pay steps from $23.96-$29.83
- Kickstart your career and grow within the mental health sector!
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.The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app
- Earn up to $29.83 per hour
- Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
- EAP Employee Assistance Programme
Our casual role covers leave for permanent Support Workers, providing a diverse range of experiences acute crisis and respite service. Join us today and broaden your skillset!In a respite service you would support guests with medication, provide a listening ear, support on sit activities, maintain a large home, cook, clean and host visiting clinical teams.The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.We currently have a high need to fill these shifts.Morning shift: 7:00am - 3:30pmAfternoon/ evening shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pmAwake night shifts: 11.00pm - 7.30am.The Team
You'll be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways Wellington team who all have the common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness.You | Mōu
You'll have a caring nature and the ability to work with people from a person-centred approach. You'll always work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail. You will also need to have:
- A current full driver's licence
- A current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
- For our respite services, applications must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.
- Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts
- Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti Waitangi.