Mental Health Support Worker

Life Plus Recruitment; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive orientation

Mileage reimbursement

Regular opportunities for additional 1

Job summary

Life Plus Recruitment in Auckland is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to clients with mental health needs. This casual but ongoing opportunity allows for additional shifts with other clients when available.

The role involves building professional relationships and supporting independence, with qualifications in Mental Health and a Full New Zealand Driver License essential. Join us to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mental Health - Level 4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate or equivalent.
• Full New Zealand Driver License required.
• Experience supporting people with mental health conditions is essential.
• Reliable, compassionate, and professional approach is necessary.
• Ability to work independently and build trust with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to a client with mental health needs.
• Assist with community engagement and achieving personal goals.
• Build a positive and supportive relationship with the client.
• Support the client's wellbeing while promoting independence.

Skills

Mental Health

Compassionate approach

Client trust building

Independence promotion

Education

Level 4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate

Job description

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Life Plus Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

We are seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a client in the community.

This is a casual but ongoing opportunity, with the potential to pick up additional shifts supporting other clients when not rostered with this individual.

About the role:

• Provide one-on-one support to a client with mental health needs
• Assist with community engagement, social participation, and achieving personal goals
• Build a positive, professional, and supportive relationship
• Support the client's wellbeing while promoting independence

We are seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a client in the community.

This is a casual but ongoing opportunity, with the potential to pick up additional shifts supporting other clients when not rostered with this individual.

About the role:

• Provide one-on-one support to a client with mental health needs
• Assist with community engagement, social participation, and achieving personal goals
• Build a positive, professional, and supportive relationship
• Support the client's wellbeing while promoting independence

What we're looking for:

• Qualification in Mental Health - Level 4 Health & Wellbeing Certificate (Mental Health & Addiction) or equivalent
• Full New Zealand Driver License
• Experience supporting people with mental health conditions
• Reliable, compassionate, and professional approach
• Ability to work independently and build trust with clients

Desirable Skills

• Medication Competency
• Experience with Diabetes Management and Support
• Previous experience providing 1:1 community-based support

What's on offer:

• Comprehensive orientation provided
• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel
• Casual, ongoing work with regular opportunities
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts with other clients

If you have a genuine passion for mental health support and enjoy making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional information

• Comprehensive orientation provided
• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel
• Casual, ongoing work with regular opportunities