Support Worker
Wise GroupNelson, Nelson-Marlborough, NZSupport our residents through the night to ensure they have what theyneed.
Pathways | Mō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empowerindividuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental healthwhile aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Ourcommitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes'wairua and spirit.
What we offer |Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- Increased employer Kiwisaver contribution
- Fifth week of Annual leave
- Paid wellbeing days (2 days a year)
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- Meal provided per awake night shift
- Subsidies for holiday programme assistance
- Income continuance plan
- Multiple discounts through the employee discount card
- Discount at Specsavers for you and your family members
- Focus on the individuals needs and provide culturally safe practice
- Complete relevant administrative tasks, take comprehensive notes, provide effective handovers to the next shift, and support and collaborate with your colleagues
- Medication support when required
- While the people you support are asleep, you will be kept busy with other tasks like cleaning and supporting the day shifts with maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits and preparation of paperwork.
- either hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or be willing to commence study towards this qualification within six months of starting with us.
- hold a full drivers licence
- hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate covering units 6400, 6401 and 6402 or be willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment
- have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Looking for a role that offers some great perks? Howabout a job where you get a meal provided during your awake night shift? Oh,and they also give you 2 wellbeing days annually and extra employercontribution to kiwisaver.
But what will you actually be doing as a SupportWorker on the awake nights? You’ll work in our residential service supportingpeople within the mental health sector. Your main focus will be workingalongside individuals in the evening to support their recovery, enhance theirwellbeing, and help them live a meaningful life. This could involve tasks likeassisting with meal preparation and cleaning up. It's all about making apositive difference in their lives while you enjoy the night-time schedule.
You’ll also
The role is working the awake night shift from11.00pm – 7.30am, Wednesday to Saturday nights, based in Nelson.
About you | Mōu
You’re a natural when it comes to caring andempathy and understand the power of working in a recovery-focused way, whereindividuals take charge of their own journey, making you an ideal fit for thisrole.
You’ll also
Closing date | Rā Katinga : 12 February2024. Please note, the advert may close sooner if a suitablecandidate is found. Communication may be limited throughout the Christmasperiod.