New Zealand Job Openings

The Pact Group

Community Support Worker - Mental Health

Wellington

FULL TIME

December 2, 2024

Posted:
03/12/2024
Closing Date:
31/12/2024
Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Wellington
Job Category:
Community Services and Development
About Us
Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast, Upper South Island and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Job Description
Pact is currently looking for FULL TIME Community Support Workers to work in our mental health residential service in the Lower Hutt area.

The Role
Pact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside people recovering from mental illness. We are seeking an individual who will inspire, encourage, be a role model, plus have excellent interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Your role will include coordinating meaningful activities, encouraging client participation, assistance with daily house tasks, and supporting individuals to set and achieve their goals. Further assisting in gaining and maintaining social, health, education, whanau and cultural reconnection.
Your days may vary, but will consist of:
  • Engaging with clients
  • Setting and achieving individual personal goals
  • Encouraging client participation in day to day life
  • Supporting them with activities of daily living
  • Ensuring support with medication and considering client needs
  • Supporting clients with personal hygiene
  • Activities within the community
  • Supporting social and whanau connection
  • Motivating clients to know they have purpose
  • Ensuring client processes are accurately documented
  • Most importantly supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling lives
As we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend and awake night shifts.
The hours of work are at present: 2 x Full time roles (80 hours per fortnight)
Desired Skills and Experience
Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to build and sustain working relationships with our client, staff and external agencies is essential. Previous professional experience in the mental health field is desirable.
A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is also desirable but not essential. Otherwise, there is an expectation that you will be willing to start working towards obtaining a level 4 mental health qualification after your first year of employment.
  • A full driver's licence and computer skills are essential.
  • If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
  • Must be available for an interview in Lower Hutt


Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.

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