Support Worker - Christchurch
About us | 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**- Increased KiwiSaver employer contribution
- Fifth week of annual leave
- 2 paid wellbeing days per year
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
We have a position available on our Residential and Recovery Service.
**Hours or work are: 16 hours weekly - Friday and Saturday from 3pm - 11.30pm based in Christchurch.**
Responsibilities include:
- Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
- Connect them with resources that support them in living well and assist them in building resilience.
- Help people connect with their communities, building the relationships that matter most.
- Foster positive change for a more positive life.
- Provide medication support for our people.
- Provide support with household management.
- Managing a caseload and all reporting requirements.
- You must have previous experience working in a community environment and mental health and addictions sector.
- You must hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. To 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 hold a full driver's licence.
- Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one within 2 months of starting.
- Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
**Closing Date:** 23 July 2025. Please note, this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
**Position Description:** https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf
**Contact:** Byron Vili, Team Coach on byron.vili@pathways.co.nz if you have any further 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.*