Casual Support Worker

Wellington
$29.83 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Casual employment available across Tawa + Titahi Bay + Porirua Wellington region
NEW Pay steps from $23.96-$29.83
Kickstart your career and grow within the mental health sector!

Is your time flexible? Do you love variety? Join Pathways as a Casual Support Worker and help people with their mental health journey.About Pathways | Mō mātou
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

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The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahiOur casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers, providing a diverse range of experiences across our Wellington-based services (community mobile, respite, residential and recovery). Join us today and broaden your skillset!This varied role could see you working on a variety of different tasks:When working 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.In our residential services you would be beside the supported person for tasks like appointments, shopping, cleaning and medication.In our community services you would undertake home based support that includes supporting people with household tasks, attending appointments, grocery shopping taking medication and exercise from home.In our community teams you would visit people in their own homes to support them with a home-based recovery daily living activity, including support with taking medication, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, gardening, household cleaning and exercise from home.The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.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
Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts
For our respite services, applications must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.
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

Closing Date: 31 August 2025. Please note this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.Position Description:Contact: Recruitment@wisegroup.co.nz for any queries.For further information, visit our websitePathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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