Community Mental Health Support Worker

• Full time (40hrs)

• Based at 334 Lincoln Road Christchurch

Aboutus

Comcare is an established Mental Health and Housing providerassistingpeople with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the community. We provide a rich and diverse range of Mental Health Support Services Housing and Housing Support Services.

A great opportunityhas arisen for a motivated professional to join the Community Support Service. This service provides support andassistancefor people with mental health/AOD issues living in the community.

About thisrole

To provide support andassistancefor people with mental illness living in the community encouraging them to build on their strengths and the strengths in their community encouraging their needs for developing skills accessing community resources developing functional relationships and independence.

What youllbe doing

• Working with a defined caseload of individuals to enhance their community living skills and to develop self-management of their lives
• Assisting clients to make connections with appropriate services/agencies and ensure required services are received

• Active participation in shared planning with the client theirwhānau/family other clinical and non-clinical providers

• Communication and liaison with health and community agencies

• Maintainingaccuratehealth records and statistical data.

Aboutyou

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A positive outlook and a passion to help others

• A creative solution focused approach

• The ability to make well considered decisions

• Who understand recoveryprinciplesandtheapplicationofastrengthsapproachtocommunitysupportwork

• The ability to work well independently and as part of a supportive team

• Good attention to detail

• Greatcommunicationskills

It is desirable that you have a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 - Mental Health and Addiction Support (or equivalent qualification) or are committed to studying towards one.

Experience in the mental health and disability sector would be an advantage.

Applicants must hold a current full clean drivers license.

You will have a cultural awareness knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to the principles of TeTiritio Waitangi.

Eligibility

Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo acriminal record checkprocess.

Whatweoffer

In return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce in an area of growing need.

Kote whakaora hehīkoi whakamārama.Māna anō tōna ake ara whakaoraewhakarau

A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards

How to apply

Applications closeonTuesday 9Decemberat3pm.

Please note this role may close earlier if suitable candidates are foundso apply today!

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