Mental Health Support Worker – POOL

Job posted: 15/04/2024

Job closes: 12/05/2024

Company/Organisation Name:

MASH Trust

Company/Organisation Website:

https://www.mashtrust.org.nz/

About the Company/Organisation

MASH Trust is a non-government organisation and registered charity operating since 1989, when it was founded to provide accommodation and sheltered housing. Today, MASH provides a wide range of support services for approximately 1700 people with mental health conditions, disabilities, alcohol and addiction struggles, and youth support.

Our services are offered in a number of settings including day programmes, support in people’s own homes, support within MASH homes, and support in the community. MASH operates throughout the lower North Island in Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Manawatū, and Hawkes Bay with over 500 staff and volunteers.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest.

If you could please click the below link to apply online, this ensures all organisational and screening questions are answered.

https://mashtrust.qjumpersjobs.co/jobs/details/Mental_Health_Support_Worker_-_POOL-1084618

Once we have received your application, we will review this and be in touch.

We look forward to hearing back from you and receiving your application.

Job Description

We have an opportunity to join our Palmerston North Mental Health team on a full time basis.

Our mission is to work together to achieve great lives, and this is instilled in everything we do. It is an exciting time to join us and you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact.

MASH Trust support people in their own homes, within MASH home and in the community. We operate throughout the lower North Island, in Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Manawatu and Hawkes Bay regions.

With over 550 staff and volunteers, we work alongside the people we support to enable them to live fulfilling lives.

What we can offer:

You will earn between $23.38 - 29.10 per hour, depending on your qualification
Excellent working environment
Rewarding work where you can make a difference
Opportunity to study while working
Study Leave days and MASH Days

The Position: Full Time Pool Position 80 Hours per fortnight on a rotating roster.

Weekend availability is essential

As a Mental Health Support Worker working for MASH Trust, you will be joining a highly skilled and dedicated team supporting clients to maintain a high quality of life, within a quality home environment, and encouraging full participation in all aspects of community daily life to maximise independence.

You will have/be:

A relevant qualification and/or experience working within the Disability or Mental Heath or Aged care Sector
Hold a current full New Zealand drivers licence as you will be required to drive a van as part of your day to day job
The ability to take pride in a healthy home environment – including assisting with cleaning, meal preparation and shopping.
Caring and kind in nature with integrity that can provide support to those from all walks of life.
Currently eligible to work in New Zealand
Strong communication skills
Cooking skills and be able to follow a recipe

Applications for the above roles will be reviewed as they are received so the role may close earlier if the right applicant is found.

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