Casual Support Worker

We have an opportunity for casual support workers who have the passion and drive to support people experiencing mental illness or addictions.

Casual varied work covering our Residential team in Waihi

Shifts include 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm / 2.00pm-

• pm, Monday-Sunday.

Ongoing training and support in your role and career.

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

Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Earn up to $

An organisation that believes in its purpose

Employment Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Role | Mo tenei turanga mahi

Reporting to the Team Coach, our casual roles provide cover for permanent Support Workers—the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available.

The shifts include 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm / 2.00pm-

If this sounds like you?

Here are some of the responsibilities required of you :

Support people connect back with their community

Support with cooking, cleaning, gardening and helping with everyday household tasks

Assisting with budgeting and independent daily living

Medication support where required

Attending appointments and advocating for the people we support

You | Mou

A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.

Hold either the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or be willing commence study towards this qualification within six months of starting with us.

We offer our staff significant support to complete this study.

Experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care.

Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts.

Both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills.

Maori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

We also encourage people with lived experience to apply.

Closing Date | Ra Katinga :

12 November

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

Position description :

Contact | Whakapa :

Christine Harness, Team Coach,

For further information, visit .

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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