Casual Support Worker

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perk discounts through app

Meal when on awake night shift

EAP support services

Job summary

Pathways in Christchurch is calling for passionate Casual Support Workers to assist across services such as community mobile, respite, residential, and recovery. This role adapts to non-regular hours, offering valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Applicants should be available for awake night and weekend shifts, have NZ work rights, and hold or seek qualifications in health and wellbeing. A driver’s licence and first aid will be needed to join our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Possess the right to work in New Zealand.
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or equivalent preferred.
• Hold or be prepared to complete a comprehensive first aid certificate.
• Have a full driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti Waitangi and commitment to its principles.

Responsibilities

• Support tāngata whai ora in recovery, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with goal setting and building confidence.
• Help with budgeting, daily living skills, appointments, and community connection.
• Be flexible to work across all shifts, including awake nights and weekends.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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.

• A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app
• Complementary meal if you work an awake night shift
• EAP support services

We're looking for passionate, reliable, and caring individuals to join us as Casual Support Workers across all Pathways services. Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers in Christchurch, providing you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of our services (community mobile, respite, residential and recovery). As a casual, the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available, so if you're looking for a role with flexibility then we'd love to hear from you.

We are prioritising candidates who are available to work awake night and weekend shifts, as these are key staffing requirements for the role. Availability to work these shifts will be an important consideration in our recruitment process.

As a Casual Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting tāngata whai ora in their recovery journey, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement. This role will always have variety, and it could include things like:

• Goal setting and building confidence
• Securing a job or finding a place to live
• Supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills
• Attending appointments and advocating for people
• Assisting people to connect with their communities
• Medication support where required
• Supporting whai ora with their daily routine
• Maintaining the house
• Supporting people to manage their distress
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes - cleaning, cooking, gardening or helping with everyday tasks

Criteria:

• It is essential that applicants applying for this role should be prepared to work all shifts (AM, PM, and awake nights) when required on any day of the week and across all services.
• You need the right to work in New Zealand
• Preferrably you'll hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or an equivalent qualification. To check equivalency go to https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies
• Hold, or be prepared to complete the comprehensive first aid certificate
• You need a full driver’s licence
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti Waitangi.

If you enjoy making a difference and thrive in a supportive environment, this is your chance!

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 28 August 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if the roles are filled.

Contact: Richelle Sands, Team Coach on **************@real.org.nz if you have any questions.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

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.