School-Based Support Worker - Whakatane

* Based within the Whakatane Kahui Ako
* Permanent full-time position
* Opportunity to make a difference within schools/kura

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Tihore Mai I Uta Tihore Mai I Tai is a school-based mental health service designed to provide accessible and effective mental health services for Tamariki and whanau in Years 1-8 in schools/kura across the Bay of Plenty.
Our team of registered mental health professionals deliver individual, whanau and group-based interventions within schools/kura in a Kahui Ako (a group of schools working together in a specific region).
We're expanding our team and looking for School-Based Mental Health Support Workers to work alongside clinicians, helping to bridge the gap between schools/kura, whanau, and the wider community.
This role is ideal for someone currently studying or working in education, social services, or health support roles.
Our teams work alongside Education's Learning Support Delivery model, ensuring that the unique needs of Tamariki are met through a collaborative approach.
We partner with iwi and hapu-based providers, community organisations, and government agencies
If you're passionate about shaping the future of mental health support in schools and want to be part of an innovative, dedicated, and caring team, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a permanent, full-time position and is based within the Whakatane Kahui Ako.
We are open to applications from those seeking part-time hours.
If this is you, please specify in your cover letter how many hours you would like to be considered for.
About You
The successful candidate will have:

* Experience working within schools/kura OR
* Experience working with children/Tamariki OR
* Experience working with whanau
* Experience working successfully with small groups (primary mode of working)
* Knowledge of the Whakatane community in which the role is based
* Cultural competency and/or awareness of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
* Flexible "whatever it takes" personality and work ethic

Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday 16th of May.
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We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.