Casual Support Workers
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.