Support Worker

Permanent, Full-time role + Based in Porirua

Five weeks of annual leave + Paid Wellbeing Days & more!

Grow your career and expand your learning by joining a progressive organisation

Support tangata whai ora to build skills, connections and independence in our 16-bed Housing & Recovery service.

Pathways | Mo matou

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 whanau connections.

Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou

Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution

Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)

Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)

Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau.

Perk & Perk Plus discount app.

Holiday programme assistance

The Role | Mo tenei turanga mahi

Become a valued member of our team, contributing to our 24-hour housing and recovery service, where you'll provide essential support to a maximum of 16 individuals.

As a Support Worker, you'll deliver comprehensive assistance to tangata whai ora throughout the day and into the evening, fostering their well-being and journey towards recovery.

This is a full-time role.

You will be working Tuesday to Saturday 7.00am to 3 : 30pm, based in Porirua, Wellington.

Responsibilities include :

Supporting activities that are wellbeing focused with our tangata whai ora

Partnering with agencies (e.g. MSD, employment, housing) alongside tangata whai ora, to support and advocate for great outcomes.

Completing requireddocumentation, including recording activities and progress as a key worker for our tangata whai ora.

Developing and supporting tangata whai ora to achieve intentional goals that increase independence and life satisfaction.

Participating in maintenance activities as required, like supporting tangata whai ora with their vegetable gardens and general site cleanliness and tidiness.

You | Mou

We are interested to hear from people from all backgrounds and life experiences who demonstrate a caring nature towards others and are prepared to work within a recovery and trauma informed way.

You will also have the following :

You must hold a current full driver's licence.

Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.

Applications Close | Ra Katinga :

6th November

Please note, this job may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description

Contact | Korero :

George Farrar, Team Coach

For further information, visit our website

Pathways 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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