Wakeover Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Emerge Aotearoa Full time
Coach and support those with mental health challenges

  • Be part of an organisation driven by values
  • Great opportunities to join a national NGO provider

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us


Emerge Aotearoa is a social services organisation providing a range of services to whānau, including Health and Disability, Youth and Emergency Housing.

Our kaimahi all have a common goal - helping people realise their potential with the aim of supporting people to live their best life as independently as possible.


He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role


We are looking for a Wakeover Support Worker to join our team The role is based in Stokes Valley, where you will be working in a six-bed crisis respite residential facility that cares for Whaiora who experience mental health issues and are in need of supported time out.

The service runs 24/7, and although there is mostly little contact, the Wakeover staff still need to be available and responsive to meeting the needs of the Whaiora that seek assistance.

There will be a need to attend occasional daytime team meetings and core training for which you will be compensated for.

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Permanent part-time role| 16 Hours per week| Sunday and Monday| 10.45pm - 7.45am

He kōrero mōu | About You


Do you enjoy working independently and prefer to work nightshifts? If so, read on We're looking for someone with amazing communication skills, the ability to build rapport, and a desire to see the potential in people no matter their circumstances.


The people we support come from different backgrounds and situations, so you'll need to be empathetic, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental.

Resilience and the ability to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries is a must for this role.

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have the following:

  • A
    Level 4 (or higher) qualification in Mental Health and Addiction or be working towards one
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • The ability to see potential in people and thrive in a challenging and ever changing environment
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Strong professional boundaries:

  • Experience in working with people who present challenging behaviours ideally in a mental health setting
  • Strong communication and computer skills, a 'cando' attitude and be able to demonstrate strong personal and professional boundaries
  • A Full New Zealand Driving License

Ngā Hua| We offer:

  • Additional paid leave like 3 wellbeing days per annum, 510 days study leave and cultural leave day
  • Access to company resources as per role requirement
  • Discounted health insurance through Southern Cross Health
  • Wellbeing subsidies and access to the use of our other services such as counselling, budgeting, and mental health workshops
  • Store discounts with selected brands like Big Save Furniture, Harvey Norman and PB Tech as well as gym membership and car rental discounts
  • Reference #
  • 3261 Posted on
  • 09 Jun 202 Closes on
  • 08 Jul :55
  • Location(s)
  • Whanganui, North Island, Northland, Auckland, Hamilton, Waikato / Bay of Plenty, North Auckland, Eastern Bay of Plenty, West Auckland, Rotorua, Central Auckland, Whakatane, East Auckland, Tauranga, South Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, Hastings, Palmerston North, Wairarapa, Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti Coast, Hutt Valley, Rest of Wellington
  • Expertise
  • Support Workers, Community, Domestic, Educators/Facilitators, Employment Consultants, Navigators, Peer, Specialist Injury, Youth
  • Job level(s)
  • Entry (no qualification/experience), Graduate (qualified, no experience), Experienced (less than 2 years)
  • Work type(s)
  • Permanent parttime

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