Pathways Mō mātou

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction 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.

What we offer Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Extra annual leave after 12 months employment

Income protection insurance

Subsidies for school holiday childcare’s programmes

EAP support services

Discount at Specsavers for you and your family members

Discounted plans with Southern Cross for medical insurance

Special banking treatments for Westpac customers

A great team around you every day, working in an organisation that believes in its purpose

The role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We’re looking for a Support Worker who is passionate about supporting people experiencing mental illness on their recovery journeys.

Through whanaungatanga and manaakitanga we aim to bring mana to the tangata whaiora that we support. The role will report to the Team Coach and you’ll be part of our Pathways Tauranga Respite Service.

This is a diverse and rewarding role where you’ll be :

Teaching strategies to improve or manage well-being

Providing a listening ear

Supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills

Attending appointments and advocating for people

Assisting people to connect with their communities

Hosting clinical teams

Supporting guests with medication

Maintaining the home and doing whatever it takes - helping out with everyday tasks like cleaning, cooking, gardening, and personal care

This is a permanent, full-time position in our Respite Service in Tauranga. You will be working 40 hours per week, Tuesday- Saturday, 3.00pm - 11.30pm.

You Mōu :

We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery focused way, you will have impeccable attention to detail and be able to provide medication support for our people.

You must hold a current full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence

You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one

Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.

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

Applications close Rā Katinga : 26 August 2022. Please note, this advert may close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.