Casual Support Worker

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.**

• A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app
• Earn up to $29.83 per hour
• Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme

**The Role | Mo tenei turanga mahi** **** **

** 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 Level 4 (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or currently studying towards this qualification 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
• Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti Waitangi.

**Closing Date:** **** 31 August 2025.?Please note this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

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

• 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.*