Support Worker

Wise Group

New Plymouth, Taranaki
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Full-time + Sunday - Thursday + New Plymouth
Increased Kiwisaver contribution + Discounted Premiums
Support people using Pathways' service to live their dreams and flourish.

We're looking for a support worker to join us in our Crisis & Planned Adult Respite service in New Plymouth.Pathways | Mō mātou
At Pathways, we provide community-based mental health and well-being services throughout New Zealand. While mental health is our priority, total well-being is our goal. We are all about hope and respect and providing personalised support that changes as people's needs change.The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Fifth Week of Annual Leave
Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
Increased Kiwisaver contribution
Holiday programme assistance
Perk & Perk Plus discount app
Income continuance plan
Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
Specsavers Discount
Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
Financial risk and planning review

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
You will report to the Team Coach and join our Crisis & Planned Adult Respite - Mental Health & Addictions Facility. You will be working with a team of Support Workers - all with a common purpose of supporting people experiencing mental distress. Adult Respite is a 24hr service offering a welcoming, home-like environment when a break from home-life is needed. Respite is a place where kaimahi support whaiora to rest, and hold focus on wellbeing, goal setting, connection with services, and whanau.
Adult Respite is an option when needing time away from home OR transitioning from inpatient services to reconnect back to the community.This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week based in New Plymouth. The hours for this position are Sunday - Thursday, 7am - 3:30pm.Responsibilities include:

Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
Connect them with resources that support them in living well and assist them in building resilience
Help people connect with their communities, building the relationships that matter most
Foster positive change for a more positive life

Provide medication support for our people * Provide a listening earYou | Mōu

NZ full driver's licence
Current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW).
Support Worker experience or similar
Sound knowledge and understanding of the primary care sector
Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Monday, 15th April 2024. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PW-Support-Worker.pdfContact: Hayleigh Rumball, Team Coach on 027 407 2833 for any questions.For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nzPathways 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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