Casual Support Workers Tauranga-moana

New Zealand
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago

Staff development opportunities.
Great staff benefits.
Be a part of a supportive and high performing team.

He kōrero mō mātou | About UsEmerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.He kōrero mō te tūranga | The RoleWe are looking for that special person who is enthusiastic, and passionate about working in mental health. You'll manage crisis situations with ease and have no issue thinking off the mark. Your days will be spent supporting whaiora, having fun and taking them out on activities. Computer skills are a must, as part of your role will require writing reports and conducting assessments.We welcome applicants who have a passion to see others succeed while you also work on your own development. You'll need to bring your knowledge, experience, and evidence-based practice, as you'll be making a strong contribution to the planning and review of individualised support plans.This is a casual position and will be based in Tauranga.Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

Establish a rapport with clients/tangata whaiora and their whanau.
Provide day to day support in alignment with client/ tangata whaiora goals and support plans including risk management plans and Safety Plans.
Work with clients/ tangata whaiora to identify significant goals. Provide encouragement and support clients to achieve their goals.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, bringing ideas and updating others on their activities.
Ensure all incidents are documented appropriately.

He kōrero mōu | About YouWe are looking for someone who is positive, flexible, vibrant, confident, and compassionate to work in our service. You'll use your non-judgemental attitude and belief to motivate and encourage whānau realise their potential. You'll have the ability to easily build professional relationships, while maintaining strong professional boundaries.To be successful in this role, you will need:

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, Level 4 or be able to demonstrate your current plans to achieve this mandatory requirement.
Ability to work collaboratively with mental health professionals and within our team.
Demonstrated commitment to recovery values.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Eligibility to work in New Zealand
A current full driver's licence.

Ko tā mātou mahi | We OfferOur team culture is very important to us. We build each other up, support one another and celebrate each other's success both personally and professionally. We love to have fun, drink coffee & laugh a lot - the conversation ranges from food and whānau, to travel and fitness.In addition, we also offer:

Learning, development, and training opportunities.
Great staff benefits, including store discounts, and 3 days of well-being leave.
Discounted health insurance through Southern Cross Health.

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