Support Worker
- Christchurch
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Permanent part time role in Christchurch + national mental health provider
- 16 hrs per week working our awake night shift Fri & Sat 11pm - 7.30am
- Free meal per awake night shift + extra annual leave + 2 wellbeing days
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
- Increased Kiwisaver employer contribution
- Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months
- Paid Wellbeing days (2 days a year)
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app
- 1 free meal provided per awake night shift
This is an awake night shift working Friday and Saturday nights, 11pm - 7.30am, based in Christchurch.We are looking for an experienced support worker to join our 24/7 crisis respite team. Our service offers short-term support to up to 5 guests at a time who are experiencing mental health distress, making it challenging for them to stay in their home environment. They come to us through their GP or mental health service.This is an awake nightshift role, where you'll be there to lend a hand with everyday things like making meals and keeping the place tidy, as well as being a calm, steady support for guests while they focus on their wellbeing. Every shift is a chance to make a real difference in someone's life.You'll also
- Focus on the individuals needs and provide culturally safe practice.
- Complete relevant administrative tasks, take comprehensive notes, provide effective handovers to the next shift, and support and collaborate with your colleagues.
- While they are asleep, you will be kept busy with other tasks like cleaning and supporting the day shifts with maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits and preparation of paperwork.
You're a natural when it comes to caring and empathy and understand the power of working in a recovery-focused way, where individuals take charge of their own journey, making you an ideal fit for this role.In addition
- It's preferred you hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognized equivalent, or be willing to complete it within 2 years.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
- hold a current and full drivers licence
- hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate covering units 6400, 6401 and 6402 or be willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment
- have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi