Support Worker – Flexi
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Job Location:
Christchurch - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Full Time
- 334 Lincoln Road
ComcareisanestablishedMentalHealthandHousingproviderassistingpeoplewithmental healthoraddictionissuestolivewellinthecommunity.Weprovidearichanddiverserange of Mental Health Support Services Housing and Housing Support Services.
A great opportunityhas arisen for a motivated professional to joinComcare working in aFlexi role. You would be basedinany service that needs your skills andexperienceandyou would report to that respective Line Manager for yourday-to-dayduties/responsibilities but would report to the Service Manager ofHousing Service Deliveryfor ongoing support.
The work will involve Comcare support work initsvariousforms depending on the serviceyou are currently basedin. We would ensure that you have the training and supportfor the role you are fulfilling.
Responsibilitiesinclude:
- Workingwithadefinedcaseloadofindividualstoenhancetheircommunity living skills and to develop self-management of their lives
- Assistingclientsmakeconnectionswithappropriateservices/agenciesand ensure required services are received
- Activeparticipationinsharedplanningwiththeclienttheirfamilyother clinical and non-clinical providers
- Communicationandliaisonwithhealthandcommunityagencies
- Maintainingaccuratehealthrecordsandstatisticaldata.
Experienceinmentalhealthorrelatedfieldsisessentialwithpreferencegivento applicants holding the Health and Wellbeing/National Certificate in Mental Health Community Support Work Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
Comcare seeks staff who are positive mature in attitude reliable and who understand recoveryprinciplesandtheapplicationofastrengthsapproachtocommunitysupportwork.
You will have a cultural awareness knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to the principles of TeTiritio Waitangi.
Applicantsmustholdacurrentfullcleandriverslicense.
Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo acriminal record checkprocess.
InreturnComcare provides a supportive and positive team culture that is committed to the ongoing development of itsworkforceand we would welcome you to be part of our team.
Kotewhakaorahehīkoiwhakamārama.Mānaanōtōnaakearawhakaoraewhakarau
Ajourneyofdiscoverywhereanindividualleadstheirownuniqueprocessofmovingforwards
Applicationsclose28 October 2025
Please note this role may close earlier if suitable candidates are foundsoapply today!
The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from Comcares website by copying and pasting the following link into yourbrowser; clicking on the relevant links.
Only job applications that include a completedComcare Applicationform will be considered.
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Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
