Support Worker

• Fixed term full-time role based in Thames
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour Perk and Perk plus discount app
• Respective & Supportive Team Inclusive Work Culture

Work alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physical emotional & spiritual wellness. Assist them with meal prep clean-up & other daily living tasks.

Pathways Mō mātou

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. Were all about transforming mental health and addictions through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) fact weve been doing it for 30 years supporting around 6000 people each year.

The Benefits Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Perk and Perk plus discount app
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross

The Role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a Fixed term full-time role. Youll be working shifts fromTuesday to Saturday 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

In this role you will:

• Support people in a mental health adult respite setting working individually and as part of a team.
• Be busy supporting people with independent living skills
• Ensure health and safety during night shifts
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - medication cleaning cooking personal care and liaising with emergency services when required.

About You Mōu

• Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively you will be willing to commence study towards this within six months of starting your employment with Pathways. This needs to be completed within two years of commencement. Pathways offer significant support for support workers to complete this study.
• You must hold a current full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date Rā Katinga:16 August 2026- Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and this advertisement may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Position Description: Whakapā:Michelle Stephens Team Coach

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All new appointees in Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Childrens Act 2014 new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate other words the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.

Required Experience:

IC