Enliven Disability-Community Mentor (Havelock North)

Presbyterian Support East Coast; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Presbyterian Support East Coast invites applications for Enliven Disability-Community Mentor roles at our Havelock North site. Two 20-hour per week positions (Mon-Fri 8:30–17:00 and Tue-Sat) support five residential clients to build life networks and community participation.

You will accompany clients to activities, assess goals, and help them access water-based therapy, sports events or live shows. A Level 2–4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate and a full clean driver’s license are preferred;

Qualifications

• Hold Level 2–4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate (or equivalent).
• Full clean driver's license; experience driving mobility vans desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; patient and empathetic.
• Ability to work with people with disabilities in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Journey alongside residential clients to build networks and increase community participation.
• Support clients to engage in activities such as water-based therapy, bowling, and events.
• Assist clients to identify goals and make meaningful connections in the local community.
• Provide patient, empathetic support and maintain safe transport to activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Open-minded

Education

Level 2-4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate (or equivalent)

Tools

Mobility van driving

Full driver's license

Job description

Enliven Disability-Community Mentor (Havelock North)

Presbyterian Support East Coast – Havelock North, North Island

PSEC is one of the largest providers of social and health services in New Zealand. Our East Coast team is made up of over 200 staff and 100 volunteers across our services, which include Enliven Disability, Enliven Older People and Family Works and two charity shops.

Enliven Disability Services work alongside young people under 65 living with complex disabilities. We are passionate about supporting disabled people on their journey to imagine, create and live a full life. You will be part of a residential team working to make a difference in our local community.

Our Community Mentors support clients to participate in community activities of their choosing, and we are currently hiring to fill two 20-hours a week [40 hours a fortnight] roles in our Havelock North site.

You will journey alongside five of our residential clients at our Havelock North Service supporting them to work towards and achieve a good life through the development of networks, increased community participation and engagement in activities that support their goals and aspirations.

You will provide invaluable support to our client to engage in activities in their local community, explore who they are and what they want to achieve, and support clients to make meaningful connections with others.

You will support clients to attend activities which may include water-based therapy programs (training provided), ten-pin bowling or attending local sporting events or live music shows, dependent on the individual needs of the people we support.

You will need to have a good interpersonal and communication skills, to be open-minded, and patient, and empathetic.

You will also need to hold a Level 2-4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate (or equivalent), a full clean driver's license and have experience and confidence at driving mobility vans would be desirable.

• Two Part-time positions are available (20 hours per week), working 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Mondays to Fridays and Tuesdays to Saturdays.

To be successful you will have a passion for supporting people with disabilities as they navigate and access the community, a desire to see people reach their full potential, and an ability to see each person as an individual, with unique needs and abilities.

Why work with us:

• At Enliven, we value our staff, we understand that people want an opportunity to grow and develop in their careers. Our work environment is supportive, with access to an extensive range of training programmes.
• While you work for us, we can provide you with opportunities to gain a recognised NZQA qualification at no cost.
• We are committed to continuous learning and supporting a career pathway with opportunities within our organisation, and the wider disability sector.

As a Community Mentor you will become part of the PSEC team, leading social change with courage, care and aroha.

Only candidates who reside and have full rights to work in New Zealand and have a Full Driver's License will be considered.