Mental Health Support Worker - National Youth Forensic Secure Inpatient Service

Mental Health Support Worker - National Youth Forensic Secure Inpatient ServiceLocation : Kenepuru HospitalHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we - rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe Mental Health Support Worker (MHSW) position is in the National Youth ForensicSecure Inpatient Service - Nga Taiohi.

Nga Taiohi is a purpose builtunit with 10 beds.

It provides inpatient service for youth offenders with amental health and / or alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues.

The unit isco-located with the existing Youth Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit(Rangatahi) and the Youth Intellectual Disability (ID) Inpatient Unit (HikitiaTe Wairua) in the Centre of Excellence at Kenepuru Hospital, Porirua.The MHSW ispart of the unregulated health workforce and must always work under directionand / or delegation of a Registered Nurse.

The role of the MHSW is to provideeffective and quality support and services to the rangatahi (young people) andto accept and carry out activities as delegated by a Registered Nurse, Teamleader or their nominee.

Under the direction of a health professional the MHSWprovides support and assists with recreational, social and vocationalactivities and ensures all duties are carried out within legal requirements andin a culturally safe manner.About theTeam / Service / LocationNga Taiohi has an enthusiastic, supportive anddiverse team of support workers, nurses, doctors and cultural support staff.

Weare a progressive and motivated team and provide an excellent standard of carefor the rangatahi in our care.

We have a modern building with excellentfacilities and provide good training opportunities.About youAwareness andcommitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.Experiencein a coaching or supporting type role.Experience withworking with youth / rangatahi in the mental health sector is desirableMinimumqualification Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing New Zealand Certificate in Health andWellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) (Mental Health andAddiction Support New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and CommunityServices) (Level 4) (Mental Health and Addiction Support New ZealandCertificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)(Mental Health and Addiction Support- Mental Healthand AddictionWorking at HealthNew ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is- the weaving of wellness - .

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMaori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyTo apply please click - apply now.

• All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 15 th September.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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