Support Worker - AOD Palmerston North
What we offer you:
We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally.
When you join MASH Trust, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive Compensation: Earn between $23.50 - $29.10 per hour, based on your qualifications
- Part-time - 32 hours per fortnight
- Rewarding Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the people you support and contribute to the wider community.
- Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive on-boarding and ongoing training, including First Aid, De-escalation and the opportunity to pursue Health & Wellbeing qualifications funded by MASH Trust if you meet the set criteria.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other.
- Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination to support your health, comprehensive EAP services, additional MASH day and long service leave starting from 5 years.
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our team in a weekend role at our AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) residential rehabilitation service. This is a rewarding opportunity to support tangata whai ora on their recovery journey in a safe, structured, and kaupapa Maori-aligned environment.
The role involves providing practical support , such as grocery shopping, maintaining a calm and therapeutic space, and assisting with daily routines and activities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills, and are available to work weekends, we'd love to hear from you. Experience in mental health or addiction services is an advantage, however full training will be provided.
- A Passion for People: Be patient, friendly, and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate, and genuinely connect with people
- Empathy & Understanding: An understanding of Enabling Good Lives principles.
- Team Player: Professional, honest, and a reliable team-player with a flexible mindset.
- Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential, as driving a MASH van will be part of your role.
- Relevant Qualification (or commitment to obtain): A NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or a commitment to working towards this qualification, which will be funded by MASH Trust
Ready to Apply?
We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate. Apply now!
Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.