School-Based Support Worker - Papamoa Kahui Akoat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty - - Opotiki
Based within the Papamoa Kāhui AkōPermanent full-time positionOpportunity to make a difference within schools/kuraHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleTihore Mai I Uta Tihore Mai I Tai is a school-based mental health service designed to provide accessible and effective mental health services for Tamariki and whānau in Years 1-8 in schools/kura across the Bay of Plenty.
Our team of registered mental health professionals deliver individual, whānau and group-based interventions within schools/kura in a Kāhui Akō (a group of schools working together in a specific region). We're expanding our team and looking for School-Based Mental Health Support Workers to work alongside clinicians, helping to bridge the gap between schools/kura, whānau, and the wider community.This role is ideal for someone currently studying or working in education, social services, or health support roles.Our teams work alongside Education's Learning Support Delivery model, ensuring that the unique needs of Tamariki are met through a collaborative approach.
We partner with iwi and hapū-based providers, community organisations, and government agenciesIf you're passionate about shaping the future of mental health support in schools and want to be part of an innovative, dedicated, and caring team, we'd love to hear from you!This is a permanent, full-time position and is based within the Papamoa Kāhui Akō.
We are open to applications from those seeking part-time hours. If this is you, please specify in your cover letter how many hours you would like to be considered for. About YouThe successful candidate will have: Experience working within schools/kura OR Experience working with children/Tamariki OR Experience working with whānau Experience working successfully with small groups (primary mode of working)Knowledge of the Papamoa community in which the role is based Cultural competency and/or awareness of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities Flexible whatever it takes personality and work ethic Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 11th of May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.