• Perm, full-time role 7.30am to 4.00pm – Tuesday to Saturday based in Hamilton.
• Extra week of annual leave, 2 paid well-being days + many great benefits.
• Respectful & Supportive Team + Inclusive Work Culture.

Work alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness. Support them in their own home environment.

Pathways | Mō mātou

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addictions and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We’re all about transforming mental health and addictions through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) services. In fact, we’ve been doing it for 30 years, supporting around 6,000 people each year.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

To show you how much we value you, we offer.

• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Holiday programme assistance.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We offer tailored support, whether one-to-one or in groups, to meet the needs of the people and their whānau, to live full and connected lives.

Our services are available seven days a week, ensuring assistance when it’s most needed.

The services include:

• talking and connecting.
• understanding your needs.
• helping you achieve everyday activities.
• identifying goals and helping achieve these goals.
• creating a connection with the community.
• living a healthy life and improving physical health.
• medication support.
• securing and thriving in training or a job.

As tāngata whai ora, taiohi and whānau have unique requirements, we customize the level and forms of support offered to everyone. These changes occur in response to evolving needs and preferences.

You | Mōu

• Preferred applicants who hold the level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.  Alternatively, you will be willing to 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.
• You must hold New Zealand residency or have a current New Zealand work permit.
• You must hold a current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• An understanding and commitment to the principles of recovery.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 23 May 2024.  Please note, this job may close early if a suitable candidate is found

Contact | Whakapā:  Natasha Petric, Team Coach email natasha.petric@pathways.co.nz for further information.

For further information, visit www.pathways.co.nz

“Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.”