Casual Support Worker

About the Company At Pathways, we are a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, dedicated to empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives within their communities. Our focus is on prioritizing mental health while promoting overall well-being, and we emphasize the importance of strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalized support is evident in our 'whatever it takes' philosophy. About the Role We are currently seeking casual Support Workers to cover leave for our permanent staff. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience across various services, including community mobile support, respite care, residential support, and recovery services. By joining our team, you will have the chance to broaden your skillset and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. In this diverse role, you may engage in a variety of tasks, such as: - In our respite services, you will support well-being by providing a listening ear and assisting with on-site activities, including mindfulness practices, medication management, household maintenance, cooking, cleaning, and hosting visiting clinical teams. - Within our residential services, you will work alongside whai ora (clients) to help them achieve their goals, which may involve fostering independence through assistance with appointments, shopping, cleaning, and medication management. - In our mobile community service, your responsibilities will include providing home-based support, helping individuals with household tasks, attending appointments, grocery shopping, medication management, physical activity, and community engagement. - For our enhanced mobile community teams, you will offer individualized support to whai ora in their homes, focusing on daily living activities, including meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, gardening, household cleaning, and exercise. Please note that the hours of work are irregular and dependent on availability, as we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Requirements To be considered for this position, you will need: - A current full driver's license - A current first aid certificate or a willingness to obtain one - For our respite services, you must possess the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (NZCHW) or a recognized equivalent, or be actively studying towards this qualification - Flexibility and availability for varying shifts Applications close on 11 August 2025. Benefits We offer a range of benefits, including: - Opportunity to gain a Level 4 Qualification - Access to the Perk Plus discount app - Competitive pay, with the potential to earn up to $29.83 per hour - The chance to work for an organization that is passionate about its purpose - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for additional support For more information, please refer to the position description available at the following link: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PW-Support-Worker.pdf If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kristal Hartell, Team Coach, at kristal.hartell@pathways.co.nz. To learn more about us, please visit our website at http://www.pathways.co.nz. At Pathways, we are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment. We encourage individuals with lived experience of mental illness and addictions to apply.