Support Worker

At Whanau Awhina Plunket, we're passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of tamariki and their whanau.

We're launching a new online service aimed at improving outcomes for those needing support with mild to moderate perinatal anxiety, depression or overall mental wellbeing.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new initiative that promotes wellbeing, connection, and empowerment.

Te

Whiwhinga

mahi | The opportunity

This is a part time opportunity on a 12-month fixed term basis.

This role is all about connection and support.

You'll build meaningful relationships with clients and whanau and support them to engage with our services and navigate other appropriate supports in the community.

You will provide information, support and take the lead on coordination, organisation and co-facilitation of online group programmes to build their confidence and skills to support their wellbeing now and into the future.

We're looking for people who are :

Passionate about supporting others

Empathetic and culturally responsive

Confidence delivering services in a virtual environment, and working collaboratively as part of a remote team

An understanding of the Waikato region – its communities, services, and geography, and existing relationships in mental health and social services would be advantageous

Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or currently working towards it)

Experience supporting people living with health or social challenges

Capable coordinators – able to plan, organise and keep track of the details to ensure services (sessions, workshops and programmes) run smoothly

Ngahuamahi oTeWhanauAwhina| What we offer

'Two Well Health Day's' : the ability to use sick leave to look after yourself – in whatever way is right for you.

Retail discounts like Fitness Passport – unlimited access and discounted prices across an extensive choice of fitness facilities

A generous parental leave scheme to support growing whanau

Career pathways for leaders, educators and head office positions

In line with our ongoing goal to support our kaimahi to thrive in culturally safe environments, we have multiple communities of interest for kaimahi Maori, Pasifika, Asian and more.

To support your growth in practice, we have dedicated space and time where our Kaimahi Maori gather quarterly by region and as nationally once a year.

Please note, we will process applications as they are received.

If we find a successful candidate, we may close this advert early.

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whanau Awhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pepi , tamariki and their whanau / family.

We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi / work to ensure healthy tamariki , confident whanau and connected communities.

This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai , haere mai .

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