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Casual Support Worker

Casual Support Worker

Pathways Health LtdWhanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Casual Employment Opportunities in the Whanganui Region

Start your mental health career with flexible shifts and diverse support work. Perfect for those seeking a versatile and rewarding path.

About Us | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. We prioritize mental health and overall well-being, fostering strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalized support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' spirit.

Benefits

  • Gain a Level 4 Qualification
  • Earn up to $29.83 per hour
  • Work for an organization that believes in its purpose
  • EAP Employee Assistance Programme

The Role | Mō tēnei tūrangamahi

Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers, providing opportunities to gain experience across various services including community mobile, respite, residential, and recovery. Join us to expand your skillset!

This varied role involves working on different tasks :

  • Respite Service : Support wellbeing by providing a listening ear, supporting activities such as mindfulness, medication management, maintaining a large home, cooking, cleaning, and hosting visiting clinical teams.
  • Residential Services : Work alongside whai ora to achieve goals, including moving towards independence with appointments, shopping, cleaning, and medication.
  • Mobile Community Service : Provide home-based support, assisting with household tasks, appointments, grocery shopping, medication, physical activity, and community engagement.
  • Enhanced Mobile Community : Support whai ora at home with packages of support including daily living activities, medication management, meal planning, grocery shopping, gardening, cleaning, and exercise.
  • The hours are irregular and depend on availability. We operate 24 / 7.

    Minimum Requirements

  • Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
  • For respite services, hold or be studying towards a Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or recognized equivalent
  • Flexibility and availability for varying shifts
  • Contact

    Kristal Hartell, Team Coach, at for queries.

    For more information, visit our website :

    Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental illness and addictions.

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