Community Support Worker

Te Kupenga Hauora-Ahuriri; Napier; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Napier is seeking Community Support Workers to provide client-centered support and education. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge of Tikanga Maori and have a current New Zealand driver licence. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development programme

Freedom to use initiative

Competitive salary

Sound clinical support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in working with individuals and whānau of all ages.
• A current New Zealand full driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and appropriate support is given in a client-centred manner.
• Contribute to teaching, education, and support to services.

Skills

Knowledge of Tikanga Maori

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Job description

At Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri, our values are Professionalism, Respect, Cultural Diversity, and Integrity. We focus on supporting clients to achieve their optimal health potential and assisting whānau and caregivers to do the same.

The role

Our Community Support Workers ensure safe and appropriate support is given in a client-centred manner. They contribute to teaching, education, and support to services, offering plenty of opportunities for variety, challenge, and job satisfaction.

What we offer

We value our people, and as one of our team members, you can expect:

• An excellent professional development programme to grow your knowledge and skills.
• Freedom within your role to use your initiative and try new things.
• A competitive salary in the sector.
• Sound clinical support and external clinical supervision.

About you

Our successful team member will have a friendly personality, be a great timekeeper, and have excellent communication skills. Essential requirements include:

• Demonstrating knowledge of Tikanga Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it relates to health, housing, and social services provision for Maori.
• Demonstrated experience in working with individuals and whānau of all ages.
• A current New Zealand full driver licence.

To apply, please visit the Vacancies Section at www.tkh.org.nz, download the Position Description, complete the Online Application Form, and upload all relevant documentation, including your CV and driver's licence.