support worker - mental health service (casual).

• Monday - Sunday, (12-hour shift rostered 4 days on, 4 days off shift rotation). Please note, the role requires to work on a roster of 8.00am-8.00pm on a fortnightly rotational basis. This may change to 7.00am - 7.00pm as required by business needs.

• Starting from $27.50 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience, aligned with pay equity)

A Day in the Role

• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Monitoring and reporting on whanaunga progress
• Advocating for the whanaunga
• Supporting personal development
• Handling crisis situations when required
• Collaborating with internal and external healthcare professionals and services
• Respecting and accommodating cultural and personal differences

Ideal Kaiawhina Support Workers

• Will pride themself on their ability to work to a whānau first, tikanga based, wellbeing approach
• Demonstrate genuine empathy and active listening to the concerns and needs of whanaunga whilst remaining supportive
• Be able to follow procedures and instructions
• Have a reasonable level of computer literacy to complete case notes and other electronic documents e.g., emails
• Have 1-3 years working in a kaupapa Māori environment
• Have 1-3 years support work experience
• Have a level 4 qualification in mental health and addiction or higher, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, or readiness to study towards these qualifications
• Have evidence of being fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19
• Have a full driver's licence
• Have proof of your right to work in New Zealand (One-year minimum)

Benefits

• Work with a passionate, driven organisation and experienced leadership team
• Contribute to urban Māori and Pasifika communities and support the holistic wellbeing of everyone seeking support
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities are available
• Medical Insurance
• Free parking

If you believe you would enjoy working in a kaupapa Māori organisation, possess a strong work ethic, and envision your career pathway in supporting our whanaunga, then this is the perfect role for you!

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives, APPLY NOW!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.