Casual Support Workers

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Combine flexibility and shift variety as a casual support worker in the mental health sector. Are you prepared to ‘do whatever it takes’

Summary about this job

Aged & Disability Support

Company: Pathways Health Limited

Location: Wellington

Work type: Casual/Vacation

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-7-932-6810

Fax: +64-9-715-1710

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Detail information about job Casual Support Workers. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Casual employment available based in Masterton, Wairarapa
  • Shifts available across the full 24 hours, 7 days per week
  • Join us and bring your personality, commitment, compassion and great ideas!

Summary

Casual roles are to cover leave for permanent Support Workers - the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you will work across a variety of services to support people with experience of mental health and/or addictions both in their own homes, in supported accommodation and respite settings. Hours vary between services, each shift is approximately 8 hours in length.

The shifts are:

  • 7.00am - 3.30pm
  • 1.30pm - 10.00pm
  • 2.45pm – 11.15pm
  • 10.45pm - 7.15am

As a casual support worker you will always have variety in your work. You will need to be prepared to do whatever it takes to assist the people we support - cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care or helping out with everyday household tasks. On a given shift you might be supporting with budgeting and independent daily living skills, attending appointments and advocating for people, or you might be assisting people to connect with their communities. Our Pathways support workers are there to help with whatever it takes.

Situated in the beautiful rural setting of the Wairarapa, Masterton is halfway between Wellington and  Palmerston North, and only 3 hours from Napier and Hastings.  For more information on the location of Masterton please copy and paste the following link into your browser

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Masterton

 

Pathways

Transforming mental health and addictions through fostering strong, compassionate, self-supporting communities.

 

The Team

You’ll be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways team who all have the common purpose to support people experiencing mental illness.

 

You

If you have a caring nature, work in a recovery focused way, are able to provide medication support and have impeccable attention to detail then we would love to hear from you.

  • You must hold a current full New Zealand driver’s licence
  • Do you hold a current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
  • Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.  Alternatively, you will commence study towards this within six months of starting your employment with Pathways. This needs to be completed within two years of commencement. Pathways offers significant support for support workers to complete this study.
  • To work in respite/acute services applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.
  • You’re a communicator - the sort of positive person who loves working with people
  • Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts

 

The Benefits

In this role, you can look forward to having a great team around you every day working in an organisation that believes in its’ purpose. Be part of a supportive work environment where life balance is encouraged, people are valued and new solutions are the norm!

 

Ready to take a closer look at Pathways? Then apply now.

 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5.00pm, Sunday 12 August 2018

 

To view a full position description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/uploads/files/position-descriptions/PW_CSW.pdf

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amanda Golding, Team Coach on 027 838 8184.

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 experience of mental illness to apply.

 

**All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

 

 

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