Community Support Worker - Mental Health
If you want to make a difference in the lives of people recovering from mental illness in the Hutt Valley area then this is the role for you.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Pact Group
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $40,000 - $54,999
Phone: +64-9-244-5018
Fax: +64-9-810-3003
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Detail information about job Community Support Worker - Mental Health. Terms and conditions vacancy
Pact is currently looking for a full-time (80hrs per fortnight) fixed term (for 12 months), permanent flexible Community Support Worker – Mental Health in the Hutt Valley area.
At Pact we create opportunities for people to lead fulfilling lives in the community. It doesn't matter why anyone needs our help, we have the skills and experience to support the individual to achieve their goals, whether they are big or small. Our passionate staff, work with people recovering from mental illness or addiction or people living with intellectual disabilities.
Pact is looking for enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside people recovering from mental illness who will inspire, encourage and role model, plus have excellent interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
In this role the priority will be to ensure clients’ community participation and personal goal achievement. This will involve supporting clients with daily house tasks and assisting them with personal hygiene to help them to achieve maximum independence.
This role requires flexibility, which will involve working between Pact’s Mental Health Services. As we are 24/7 operations hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, awake and sleepover shifts.
It is expected this role will last 12 months dependent on staff members returning from leave.
- A full driver’s licence and computer skills are essential
- Will require experience working in a mental health setting
- If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
- Available for an interview in Lower Hutt if successfully shortlisted
To apply for this position please fill in our application form below by clicking the 'Click here to apply' button. Applications close at 9.00am, Friday, 27July 2018, please quote reference V034.