support worker - mental health residential service

Randstad

Hamilton
$27.50-28.50 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

About the Organisation Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is a kaupapa Māori organisation that prides itself on working towards a family-centred, tikanga-guided, wellbeing approach. With a team of 100+ professionals, they are committed to delivering mental health, youth, housing and other social services within the Hamilton region and beyond. The overriding mission of everyone who works at this organisation is a desire to improve holistic wellbeing and development for all.About the Role
Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is seeking passionate and dedicated Kaiawhina Permanent Support Workers to join their Ngā Whare Tūhono, Mental Health Residential Service. Ngā Whare Tūhono is a 22-bed facility where you will be supporting whanaunga over an extended period of time (half a year or more) intending to transition whanaunga towards partially or fully independent living. You will be working with a diverse range of people.Position Details

Monday - Sunday, (12-hour shift rostered 4 days on, 4 days off shift rotation). Please note, the role requires to work on a roster of 8.00am-8.00pm on a fortnightly rotational basis. This may change to 7.00am - 7.00pm as required by business needs.

Starting from $27.50 per hour (depending of qualifications and experience, aligned with pay equity)

A Day in the Role

Providing emotional support and companionship
Monitoring and reporting on whanaunga progress
Advocating for the whanaunga
Supporting personal development
Handling crisis situations when required
Collaborating with internal and external healthcare professionals and services
Respecting and accommodating cultural and personal differences

Ideal Kaiawhina Support Worker

Will pride themself on their ability to work to a whānau first, tikanga-based, wellbeing approach
Demonstrate genuine empathy and active listening to the concerns and needs of whanaunga whilst remaining supportive
Be able to follow procedures and instructions
Have a reasonable level of computer literacy to complete case notes and other electronic documents e.g., emails
Have 1-3 years working in a kaupapa Māori environment
Have 1-3 years support work experience
Have a level 4 qualification in mental health and addiction or higher, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, or readiness to study towards these qualifications
Have evidence of being fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19
Have a full driver's licence
Have proof of your right to work in New Zealand (One-year minimum)

Benefits

Work with a passionate, driven organisation and experienced leadership team
Contribute to urban Māori and Pasifika communities and support the holistic wellbeing of everyone seeking support
Continuous professional development and training opportunities are available
Medical Insurance
Free parking
Monthly Supervision / Mentoring

If you believe you would enjoy working in a kaupapa Māori organisation, possess a strong work ethic, and envision your career pathway in supporting our whanaunga, then this is the perfect role for you!Do not miss this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives, APPLY NOW!At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.skillsmental health and addiction, support worker, community workqualifications

Have a level 4 qualification in mental health and addiction or higher
te reo Māori
tikanga Māori
or readiness to study towards these qualifications

educationVocational/Professional Qualification

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