Community Support Worker - Permiflex

Pact is a major provider of community, vocational, and residential-based intellectual disability, mental health, youth, and addictions services.
We operate across Southland, Otago, West Coast, Upper South, and the Lower North Island, and our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.We are seeking an individual with a passion for supporting individuals with high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives within the community.Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are supported in achieving maximum independence.About the RolePact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside our rangatahi who experience challenges with their mental health.
We are seeking an individual who will inspire, encourage, and serve as a role model, possessing excellent interpersonal skills and a 'can-do' attitude.This role will have a strong focus on client goals and outcomes, and you will assist the young people in the service in achieving maximum independence.This is a challenging role where you are predominantly used to cover leave absences, and you will be given your roster two weeks in advance.As we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, awake night, and sleepover shifts.Key ResponsibilitiesEncouraging and motivating client participation in day-to-day lifeSupporting them with activities of daily living, including in the communityEnsuring support with medication and personal hygieneSupporting social and whanau connectionEnsuring client processes are accurately documentedMost importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling livesSkills and ExperienceA full driver's licence is essentialMust have the right to work in New Zealand (visas must be valid for more than twelve months)A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is desirable but not essentialExcellent communication and networking skillsAbility to build and maintain working relationships with clients, staff, and external agenciesPact offers a Wellness Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, support to complete the Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate, and in-house, on-the-job training.Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand.
We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.Apply online for this role or contact Lily Smart for more information.
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