Support Worker

3 days ago

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Wise Group Full time
Bring your NZ L4 Health and Wellbeing cert to our awake night
shift position Permanent part-time role in Nelson + free meal per awake
shift Extra annual leave + 2 wellbeing days + Kiwisaver contribution

Care for our tāngata
whaiora during the night to ensure they have what they need

Pathways | Mō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower
individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health
while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our
commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes'
wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a
mātou

Increased Kiwisaver
contribution Fifth week of annual
leave Paid Wellbeing Days (2
days a year) HealthNow Payment Card
- $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau Perk & Perk Plus
discount app

The role | Mō tēnei
tūranga mahi
We're seeking a new team member for an awake night shift part-time position in Nelson. Located in a beautiful villa in Nelson, we operate a 24/7 Crisis Respite service and acute-admitting community house, offering care for individuals experiencing crisis. We support individuals experiencing mental health distress that prevents them from staying in their home environment and you will play a vital role in providing short-term crisis respite support. We utilise trauma informed care and AOD recovery approaches.

The shift is Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Awake Night shifts, 11pm to 7:30am in Nelson. A meal is provided for overnight awake
staff.

You'll also:

Focusing
on the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice Relevant
administrative tasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and
supporting and collaborating with your colleagues You'll
need to be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes using a
recovery model Whilst
the whai ora you support are sleeping you will complete tasks such as cleaning
and maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits and
preparation of paperwork. 

About You | Mōu
For this role, mental health experience is essential and a minimum
qualification of the NZ Level 4 Health and Well Being certificate is required
(or an equivalent qualification or be currently working towards it). To check
equivalency go to  
A calm caring demeanour is essential and skills in de-escalation and
mindfulness are valued.  You'll align with our commitment to a
recovery-focused approach and have the ability to provide medication support
with meticulous attention to detail. 

You'll have:

New
Zealand Certificate Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised
equivalent, or currently studying towards it). Some
mental health experience is needed  A
full New Zealand drivers licence You
must hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate or be willing to
obtain one. Applicants must have the right to
work in New Zealand.  This role is not
supported under the AEWV.  

Position
Description: 

Closing date: 7 December 2025. Please note,
if a suitable candidate is found sooner the advert may close.

Contact:  Michelle Edwards, Team Coach on if you have any
questions.

For further information,
visit our website

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free
environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness
& addictions to apply.

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