Support Worker
- Nelson
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Are you looking for a role with purpose?
- We have 2 vacancies available in Nelson
- Free meal on awake night shift, extra AL + well-being 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
- A complimentary meal on the awake night shift
- Increased Kiwisaver contribution
- Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
- Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- Multiple discounts through our employee Perk & Perk Plus discount app
Are you looking for part time permanent work on Fridays and Saturdays in Nelson? We have 2 opportunities available, with potential to pick up additional shifts as available. Please let us know in your cover letter which shift you are interested in.Option 1: Morning shift - Friday & Saturday 7am - 3:30pm
Option 2: Awake nights shift - Friday & Saturday 11pm - 7:30amJoin our Waimea Residential Recovery Service as a Support Worker and offer support to people who are facing mental health challenges to live their best lives according to them.The Waimea service supports high-needs guests on their mental health journey and can house up to 16 whai ora. This role is challenging but rewarding, offering the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.You'll also
- Focusing on the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice
- Relevant administrative tasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting and collaborating with your colleagues
- Support people with independent daily living skills. You'll need to be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes
- While the people you support 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
- Preferred but not essential to hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or be willing to commence study towards this qualification within six months of starting with us and complete it within 2 years.
- You're non-judgemental and have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of those we support, and are prepared to do whatever it takes
- You have high cultural competency, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Hold a current full and clean New Zealand driver's 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