Casual Support Worker
Casual employment available in Taumata Atawhai for our acute crisis respite service
- NEW Pay steps from $23.96-$29.83
- Kickstart your career and grow within the mental health sector!
Start your mental health career with flexible shifts and diverse support work. Perfect for those seeking a versatile and rewarding path.**
About Pathways | Mo matou
** 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 whanau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.**
The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou**- Perk Plus discount app
- Earn up to $29.83 per hour
- Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
- EAP Employee Assistance Programme
** Our casual role covers leave for permanent Support Workers, providing a diverse range of experiences acute crisis and respite service. Join us today and broaden your skillset!
In a **respite service** you would support guests with medication, provide a listening ear, support on sit activities, maintain a large home, cook, clean and host visiting clinical teams.
The hours of work are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.?
We currently have a high need to fill these shifts.
**Morning shift:** 7:00am - 3:30pm
**Afternoon/ evening shift:** 3:00pm - 11:30pm
**Awake night shifts:** 11.00pm - 7.30am.?
The Team
** You'll be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways Wellington team who all have the common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness. **
You | Mou
** You'll have a caring nature and the ability to work with people from a person-centred approach. You'll always work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail. You will also need to have:
- 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 (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
**Closing Date:** 16 July 2025.?Please note this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
**Position Description:?** https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PW-Casual-Support-Worker.pdf
**Contact:?** Recruitment@wisegroup.co.nz 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.
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