Support Worker

Wise Group; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver increase

5th Week of Annual Leave

Wellbeing days

Health & wellbeing card $250

Perk Plus discount app

Job summary

Pathways in Feilding is seeking a dedicated care assistant to support 22 tāngata whai ora to live independently and regain community skills. This fixed-term role runs Tue-Sat, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm, and involves assisting with medication administration and personal cares while maintaining strict safety and documentation standards.

You will work with the housing and recovery team, liaise with Pathways on-call, Police and Mental Health Crisis Team, cover night shifts in the housing and recovery

Qualifications

• Must hold a current full drivers’ licence.
• Must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or recognised equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications safely.
• Document accurately using the DAP framework.
• Provide personal cares if needed.
• Motivate to support day shift colleagues with tasks assigned by team coach.
• Welfare checks in people’s units with confidence.
• Cover the whole housing and recovery environment at night, irrespective of weather.
• Communicate effectively with Pathways on-call team, Police and Mental Health Crisis Team.

Skills

Caring nature

Recovery-focused

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

First aid certificate (or willing to obtain)

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

About Pathways | Mō mātou

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.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
• Extraordinary Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Perk plus discount app

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Join our Feilding Housing and Recovery team and be an integral part of promoting wellness. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support 22 tāngata whai ora to live independently and learn the skills they need to move back into the community.

Some of your responsibilities may include:

• Administering medications safely
• Document accurately using the DAP framework
• Provide personal cares if needed.
• You need to be motivated to support day shift colleagues with tasks assigned by team coach.
• Confidence in undertaking welfare checks in people’s units,
• You must cover the whole housing and recovery environment, during the night, regardless of the weather.
• You must be able to manage complex situations with support and communicate effectively with the Pathways on-call team, Police and Mental Health Crisis Team.

This is a fixed-term role until January 2027. You will be working Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm to 11:30pm.

You | Mōu

We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery focused way.

You will also:

• Hold a current full drivers’ licence
• Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Have a Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or a recognised equivalent is preferred
• Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.