Full Time Application Closes 27 May 2024 Hawkes Bay - Hastings Healthcare Support Worker We are looking for a special individual who can walk alongside whanau to help them with their immediate needs, put in place plans to achieve their future goals and support and guide them to independence and a sense of achievement.Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a whanau-focused, Iwi mandated, kaupapa Maori health and social services organisation. We have been supporting our whanau me hapori to achieve their aspirations and general wellbeing for more than 38 years. Underpinning our success as an organisation are our values Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungataunga, which are woven through everything we do.Reporting to the Team Manager, you will join an awesome team doing transformational mahi with whanau in our community. We are looking for individuals who can easily establish rapport with whanau from all walks of life, live and breathe our values and To Ao Maori worldview. You will encourage and support whanau to use their strengths and connections with whanau, their community and support networks to reach their goals and aspirations for themselves and their whanau. This role is full time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm for a fixed term of 6 months as parental leave cover. You will be responsible for:· Being a welcoming presence to awhi the whanau coming into our service and organisation· Sourcing the solutions to their immediate needs· Working with them to plan their pathways and connections they need to achieve their goals and aspirations. · Warm handovers of whanau to your colleagues in other TToH or community services· Follow up with whanau to ensure their needs are met and goals are achieved · Empowering whanau to take the lead with their future aspirationsWe are looking for candidates with:· A Diploma in Whanau Ora or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification . At least 2 years of relevant experience in community based social services· A can-do attitude, positive energy and enthusiasm· Being open and responsive to a new way of helping whanau · Being a good role model, walking the talk, being goal and achievement focused. Knowledge of Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga Maori and Whanau Ora· Wisdom, maturity and positive life experience· Commitment to health and well-being· Good listening skills and excellent communication with others· Great rapport and relationship building skills with people from all walks of life· Good personal and professional boundaries· A Full, current Driver's license· COVID Vaccination Check out our website and Facebook page for videos of the caring, fun workplace that is Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga! - Our TToH Application form,- Covering letter explaining why you are right for this role - Attached COVID vaccination details Applications close: Monday 27th May 2024