Support Worker Casual Mental Health Residential

2 weeks ago


New Zealand Te Rnanga o Kirikiriroa Full time

**Title: Support WorkerCasual Mental Health Residential Service (Kaiawhina)**
**Service Name: Ng Whare Thono**
**Location: Wairere, Hamilton, New Zealand**

**About us**
Te Rnanga o Kirikiriroa is a kaupapa Mori organisation based on a whnau first, tikanga based, wellbeing approach. Our organisation works to a model of care centered around our pou (guiding principles) of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, arohatanga and rangatiratanga, tika and pono.
We deliver 30+ health and social services across the life span (i.e., from infants to the elderly) and have a team of over 100 people working across Hamilton city and beyond.

**About the role**
We have a position available for a Kaiawhina Casual Support Worker within our Ng Whare Thono, Mental Health Residential Service. Ng Whare Thono is a 22-bed facility supporting whanaunga over an extended period with the aim to transition our whanuanga towards semi to fully independent living.

**Positions available**
- 2 x casual, 12 hour shifts as and when required
- From $25.50 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience, aligning with pay equity

**We are seeking Kaiawhina Casual Support Worker Mental Health Residentials who**
- Prides themself on their ability to work to a whnau first, tikanga based, wellbeing approach
- Is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our whanaunga
- Has a positive and supportive mindset in supporting our whanaunga to achieve their goals and aspirations
- Demonstrates patience and calm by working alongside and at the pace of our whanaunga
- Works to a holistic approach to wellbeing
- Understands and actively demonstrates our pou
- Uses appropriate language and communication skills (e.g., tone, active listening) to fully understand the needs of the whanaunga

**You will have**
- 1-3 years working in a kaupapa Mori environment
- 1-3 years support work experience
- A basic understanding of te ao Mori principles e.g., te reo and tikanga, and a willingness to learn more in this area
- A level 4 qualification in mental health and addiction or higher, te reo Mori, tikanga Mori or be prepared to study towards one or more of these qualifications
- Evidence of being fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19
- Full drivers licence
- Proof of your right to work in New Zealand

If you enjoy working in a kaupapa Mori organisation, have a strong work ethic and your career pathway is working towards supporting our whanaunga, then this may be the role for you.

**Benefits**
- Work with a highly motivated, passionate team
- Work in a team with experienced leadership
- Be part of a wider organisation that seeks to improve the holistic wellbeing and development of urban Mori and Pasifika, as well as support anyone that walks through our doors
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Observe and practice te ao Mori principles daily
- Free parking
- KiwiSaver
- Supervision and/or mentoring

**How to apply**
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Covid-19 Vaccination Record
- Cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and why this opportunity interests you including answers to the following questions (1-2 paragraphs):

- Provide an example of how you have cared for a whanaunga or whnau member, or provided service in the c and,
- Provide an example of how you have practiced or demonstrated one or more of the above pou.

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