Residential Support Worker
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Location:
Auckland
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Applications Close:
18 January 2022
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Sector:
Mental Health -
Type:
Permanent
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Hours:
Full Time
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Organisation:
Mahitahi Trust
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Contact:
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Esther Ka
- esther.ka@mahitahi.co.nz
- 0272550614
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Te mahi tūranga - About the role
The residential support worker will play a vital role and will work alongside Whanau Whaiora in a residential whare to achieve their desired wellbeing outcomes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and utilize our model of care to help shape positive routine and achieve lifestyle goals.
- There are two residential support worker positions available based in Auckland, one position is permanent full-time 40 hours and the other is a weekend cover wake shift 25 hours per week.
- This role falls under the Pay Equity Settlement for Mental Health Support Workers.
Ngā pūkenga, ngā tohu ōu - What you will need
- A passion for working with people to achieve their aspirations
- Practical skills and experience working with whanau whaiora
- Ability to work with a caseload and work face-to-face
- An awareness of Tikanga Māori practices
- Ability to write case notes and intermediate computer skills
- Enjoy working collaboratively with various stakeholders
Me toka pūmau ēnei - Applicants MUST have
- Minimum Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognized equivalent or be willing to complete study towards this qualification.
- A clean and full NZ driver licence and a clean police record.
- Have NZ Permanent Visa or Citizenship
- May be required to consent and undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol test.