Casual Support Worker

Pathways | Mō mātou

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

What we offer | Ngā āhuatangakei a mātou

• Gain a Level 4 Qualification
• Perk Plus discount app
• NEW Earn up to $32.30 per hour
• Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers, providing you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of our services.

Role provides the opportunity to work different shift patterns, AM 0:700 - 15:30, PM 15:00 - 23:30 and Awake night shift 23:00 - 07:30am

This varied role could see you working on a variety of different tasks:

• Respite service - This role supports the day to day running of the Adult Respite Service.This role is varied and includes a number of tasks from supporting those staying in the house with day-to-day activities, to supporting with cooking, cleaning and gardening.You will also work alongside the team to welcome Clinical Teams to Respite.
• Housing and Recovery service - Work alongside the team and be an integral part of promoting wellness and support people to transition to independent living in the community. You will assist people with day-to-day activities including accessing social and recreational groups, participate in community activities, education and employment, budgeting and welcoming clinical teams.
• Mobile Community - Assist with household tasks, medication support, appointments, and community engagement.

The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You | Mōu

• A current full driver's licence
• A current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
• For our respite services, applications must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent
• Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts across all services.

Applications Close: 4 July 2026.

Position Description: Please copy and paste link into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Contact: Faye Palmer, Team Coach, on 02•• ••• 769 for any queries

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

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.