Support Worker

Emerge Aotearoa

Wellington
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

Paid study leaves and other staff development opportunities.
Great staff benefits.
Be a part of a supportive and high performing team.

He kōrero mō mātou | About UsEmerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.He kōrero mō te tūranga | The RoleOur 12-bed Kilbirnie residential unit is usually buzzing with activity, and our diverse group of kaimahi love coming to work each day! You will be joining our team on a common mission of walking alongside Tangata Whaiora, providing support to help them create and achieve goals, assist with daily tasks like cooking, supporting with hospital appointments, medication support and achieving as much independence as possible.This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the lives of our people. We welcome applicants who have a passion to see others succeed while you also work on your own development. Our aim is to promote a mutually supportive, collaborative platform that provides a sounding board for advice and learning with and from experienced senior staff and encouraging shared accountability to a wider regional group.We have 2 permanent full-time positions available working 40 hours per week, rostered shifts. This role will be based in Kilbirnie.Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

Encourage and support Tangata Whaiora connections with Whānau and provide support with appointments around mental and physical health.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Work with tangata whaiora to identify significant goals. Provide encouragement and support to achieve their goals.
Ensure key documentation and handovers are accurately recorded.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, bringing ideas and updating others on their activities.

He kōrero mōu | About YouWe are looking for someone who is positive, flexible, vibrant, confident, and compassionate to work in our service. You'll use your non-judgemental attitude and belief to motivate and encourage whānau realise their potential. You'll have the ability to easily build professional relationships, while maintaining strong professional boundaries.To be successful in this role, you will need:

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, Level 4 or be able to demonstrate your current plans to achieve this mandatory requirement.
Ability to work collaboratively with mental health professionals and within our team.
Experience in the mental health sector.
Must be flexible to work around rostered shifts.
Demonstrated commitment to recovery values.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
A current full driver's licence.

Ko tā mātou mahi | We OfferOur team culture is very important to us. We build each other up, support one another and celebrate each other's success both personally and professionally. We love to have fun, drink coffee & laugh a lot - the conversation ranges from food and whānau, to travel and fitness.In addition, we also offer:

Learning, development, and training opportunities, inclusive of 5-10 paid study leave days.
Great staff benefits, including store discounts, and 3 days of well-being leave.
Discounted health insurance through Southern Cross Health.

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