Bay of Plenty - Tauranga
Pathways
Support people in the mental health sector with daily living skills and connecting with their communities. Be prepared to ‘do whatever it takes’.
• 2 part-time positions available, afternoon shifts, 18 hours per week
• Based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
• Supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
Support people in the mental health sector with daily living skills and connecting with their communities. Be prepared to ‘do whatever it takes’.
Summary
Are you the Support Worker we are looking for? Someone who is passionate about supporting people on their recovery journeys. If so, then keep reading.
There are two part time positions available in our Respite Service in Tauranga, please indicate in your cover letter which position you are interested in.
Position 1: Sunday- Wednesday (Sun: 12.30pm- 9.00pm, Mon: 5.00pm- 9.00pm, Tues: 5.00pm- 9.00pm, Weds: 12.00pm- 2.00pm) Total 18 hours per week.
Position 2: Wednesday- Saturday (Weds: 5.00pm- 8.00pm, Thurs: 5.00pm- 9.00pm, Fri: 5.00pm- 9.00pm, Sat: 12.30pm- 8.00pm) Total 18 hours per week.
As a Support Worker in our respite team, you will be kept busy supporting people in their recovery by teaching them strategies to improve or manage their well-being; providing a listening ear; maintaining the home; hosting clinical teams and supporting guests with medication.
You
We are interested to hear from people who have a caring and compassionate nature and work in a recovery focused way. You will have impeccable attention to detail and be able to provide medication support for our people.
• You must hold a current full, clean driver’s license
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• You must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.
About us
At Pathways we're passionate about supporting people with experience of mental illness or addictions - we’ve been dedicated to it for 30 years. We provide community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services throughout New Zealand, supporting around 6000 adults and young people in communities all through New Zealand each year to live well in the communities of their choice.
The Benefits
In this role, you’ll look forward to a great team around you every day working in an organisation that believes in its’ purpose. Be part of a supportive work environment where life balance is encouraged, people are valued and new solutions are the norm!
Ready to take a closer look at Pathways? Then apply now.
Applications Close: Thursday 18 June 2020. Please note, this advert may close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/uploads/files/position-descriptions/SW_Respite.pdf
Contact: Danica Thompson, Team Coach, 0275787063
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 experience of mental illness to apply.
**All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.
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