Support Worker - Awake Nights

• Weekend evenings free and looking for an awake night shift role?
• Friday and Saturday nights 11pm to 7.30am in Nelson
• Free meal on awake night shift, extra AL + well-being days

About 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

• A complimentary meal on the awake night shift
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Multiple discounts through our employee Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

The role is on our awake night shift working 16 hours per week working Friday and Saturday, 11pm – 7.30am, based in Nelson.

Join our Waimea Residential Recovery Service as a Support Worker and offer support to people who are facing mental health challenges to live their best lives according to them.

The Waimea service supports high-needs guests on their mental health journey and can house up to 16 whai ora. This role is challenging but rewarding, offering the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

You’ll also

• Focusing on the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice
• Relevant administrative tasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting and collaborating with your colleagues
• Support people with independent daily living skills. You’ll need to be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes
• While the people you support 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

About You | Mōu

You’ll work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail. You’ll also

• Preferred but not essential to hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or be willing to commence study towards this qualification within six months of starting with us and complete it within 2 years.
• You’re non-judgemental and have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of those we support, and are prepared to do whatever it takes
• You have high cultural competency, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Hold a current full and clean New Zealand driver’s licence
• Hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate covering units 6400, 6401 and 6402 or be willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 20 June 2025. PLEASE NOTE, this role may close early if suitable candidates are found.

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.