Casual employment available based in Hamilton
Shifts available across the full 24 hours, 7 days per week
Join us and bring your personality, commitment, compassion and great ideas!
Combine flexibility and shift variety as a casual support worker in the mental health sector. Are you prepared to ‘do whatever it takes’?
Summary
Casual roles are to cover leave for permanent Support Workers - the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you will work across a variety of services.
The shifts are:
Day Shifts: 7.00am -3.30pm (across all services)
Afternoon shifts: 3.00pm – 11.30pm (across all services)
Night shifts (8 hour awake): 11.00pm -7.30am (24 hour services)
As a casual support worker you will always have variety in your work. You will need to be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cleaning, cooking, gardening, personal care or helping out with everyday household tasks. On a given shift you might be supporting with budgeting and independent daily living skills, attending appointments and advocating for people, or you might be assisting people to connect with their communities.
Pathways
Transforming mental health and addictions through fostering strong, compassionate, self-supporting communities.
You
If you have a caring nature, work in a recovery focused way, are able to provide medication support and have impeccable attention to detail then we would love to hear from you.A current full driver’s licence is required
You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
You will need to be able to be flexible and available for varying shifts
Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you will 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.
To work in respite/acute services applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.
You’re a communicator - the sort of positive person who loves working with people
The Benefits
In addition to our new competitive hourly rates, you can look forward to having a great team around you working in an organisation that believes in its’ purpose. You will be part of a supportive work environment where work life balance is encouraged, people are valued and new solutions are the norm!
Ready to take a closer look at Pathways? Then apply now.
Closing Date:Thursday 24 June 2021. Please note, this advert may close sooner if suitable candidates are found.
