Community Mental Health Support Worker – Crisis Care

Te Whatu Ora; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) is seeking a Community Support Worker for Adult Mental Health to provide care at the Crisis Respite & Recovery Centre on the Wairarapa Hospital campus in Masterton. The role requires a Level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work or equivalent and a full, clean driver’s license.

You will join a team that supports tangata whaiora/consumers and whanau, with shifts including nights and weekends on a rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work or equivalent.
• Ability to work with tangata whaiora/consumers and whanau.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to culture and Treaty of Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care and support of tangata whaiora/consumers at the Crisis Respite & Recovery Centre.
• Work within a 80-hour fortnight roster, including nights and weekends.
• Based at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton, as part of the Wellington MHAIDS service.

Skills

Mental health support

Cultural awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work

Job description

Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) is seeking a Community Support Worker for Adult Mental Health to provide care at the Crisis Respite & Recovery Centre on the Wairarapa Hospital campus in Masterton. The role requires a Level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work or equivalent and a full, clean driver’s license.

You will join a team that supports tangata whaiora/consumers and whanau, with shifts including nights and weekends on a rotating roster.