Mental Health Support Worker / Kaimahi Tautoko Hauora Hinengaro (Intellectual Disability)
- Porirua
- $48,368-60,610 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- At least National Certificate level 3 or higher in Mental Health Support work/ Health and wellbeing or equivalent qualification and/or willingness to work towards this qualification for the right candidate
- An interest in working with intellectual disability service users under the Model of Care, which incorporates a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
- Ability to work under guidance and according to treatment plans and guidelines developed by the client - s multidisciplinary care team
- Ability to work in a cohesive manner and make an effective unit/team contribution.
- Ability to work alongside service users by way of active support with their daily activities
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral forms.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sensitive to the needs of the service user, staff and the public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Understanding of the needs of other cultures.
- Strong service user focus.
- Knowledge of intellectual disability/ and or mental health is an advantage
- Full and clean Drivers licence
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