Casual Support Worker - Awake Nights

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.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Earn up to $29.10per hr
• A wide range of discounts through our employee discounts app
• Receive a complementary meal when you work the awake night shift
• Discount at Specsavers for you and your whānau (family) members
• EAP support services

The role |Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We have casual support worker positions available, working on our awake night shifts across our respite and residential services. Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers in Christchurch and are offered when they become available, so if you’re looking for a role with flexibility then we’d love to hear from you.

Your main focus will be working alongside individuals in the evening to support their recovery, enhance their wellbeing, and help them live a meaningful life. This could involve tasks like assisting with meal preparation and cleaning up. It's all about making a positive difference in their lives while you enjoy the night-time schedule.

You’ll also

• 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.
• While they 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.

You | Mōu

We are interested to hear from people who work in a recovery focused way, able to provide medication support and have impeccable attention to detail. Ideally, you’ll have some knowledge around community supports and how to navigate and access external services for the people we support.

We are looking for down to earth people who have a good sense of humour, integrity, honesty, reliability, and flexibility.

• You must hold New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. o check equivalency go to https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies
• You must also hold a current full driver’s license
• You must have a current first aid certificate.
• As a team member you can appreciate the opinions of others.
• You are a great listener, the sort of person who will listen deeply to the people who use our services

Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 18 October 2024. Please note, the advert may close if suitable candidates are found.

Contact: Kathy Moran, Team Coach on kathy.moran@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions.

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.