Support Worker AOD | Part -Time

MASH Trust; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Part-time role

Training program

Career growth

Wellness benefits

Long service leave

EAP

Job summary

MASH Trust in Palmerston North is seeking a compassionate AOD Support Worker for a permanent part-time role. Working 32 hours per fortnight, you will support individuals toward recovery goals and wellbeing, with weekend shifts.

No personal cares are required for this role; a full NZ Driver Licence is essential as you may drive a MASH van. We provide comprehensive training, onboarding, First Aid and De-escalation, and a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Be patient, friendly and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate and genuinely connect with people.
• Empathy & Understanding: An understanding of Enabling Good Lives principles.
• Team Player: Professional, honest and reliable, with a flexible mindset.
• Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential, as driving a MASH van will be part of your role.
• Previous Experience: Support Worker or health sector experience is desirable, and we also welcome applicants with relevant lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with individuals to help them achieve their recovery goals and improve their overall wellbeing.
• No personal cares are required for this role.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Team player

Driver licence

Health sector experience

Lived experience

Job description

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. When you join MASH Trust, you'll benefit from:

• Hourly Pay: Earn between $24.00-$29.70 per hour, based on your qualifications.
• Part-Time: Permanent position working 32 hours per fortnight.
• Rewarding Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the people you support and contribute to the wider community.
• Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive onboarding and ongoing training, including First Aid and De-escalation.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other.
• Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination, comprehensive EAP services, an additional MASH day and long service leave starting from five years.

About the Role

Permanent Part-Time - 32 hours per fortnight - Palmerston North

Shifts: Every Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated AOD Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with individuals to help them achieve their recovery goals and improve their overall wellbeing.

No personal cares are required for this role.

We're Looking For Someone With:

• A Passion for People: Be patient, friendly and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate and genuinely connect with people.
• Empathy & Understanding: An understanding of Enabling Good Lives principles.
• Team Player: Professional, honest and reliable, with a flexible mindset.
• Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential, as driving a MASH van will be part of your role.
• Previous Experience: Support Worker or health sector experience is desirable, and we also welcome applicants with relevant lived experience.

We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate.

Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.