Community Support Worker - Mental HealthPact GroupListed 3 days agoLocation: Dunedin, OtagoJob Type: PermanentDescriptionAbout Us:Pact is a major provider of community, vocational, and residential based intellectual disability, mental health, and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast, and the Lower North Island.
Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.Pact is currently looking for a casual Community Support Worker to work in our mental health residential service in the Dunedin area.The RolePact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside people recovering from mental illness.
We are seeking an individual who will inspire, encourage, be a role model, and have excellent interpersonal skills with a 'can do' attitude.Your role will include coordinating meaningful activities, encouraging client participation, assisting with daily house tasks, and supporting individuals to set and achieve their goals.
You will also assist in gaining and maintaining social, health, education, whanau, and cultural reconnection.Your days may vary, but will consist of:Engaging with clients.Setting and achieving individual personal goals.Encouraging client participation in day-to-day life.Supporting them with activities of daily living.Ensuring support with medication and considering client needs.Supporting clients with personal hygiene.Activities within the community.Supporting social and whanau connection.Motivating clients to know they have purpose.Ensuring client processes are accurately documented.Most importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling lives.As we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, and awake night shifts.Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to build and sustain working relationships with our clients, staff, and external agencies are essential.
Previous professional experience in the mental health field is desirable.A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is also desirable but not essential.
Otherwise, there is an expectation that you will be willing to start working towards obtaining a level 4 mental health qualification after your first year of employment.Additional Requirements:A full driver's licence and computer skills are essential.If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months.Must be available for an interview in Dunedin.Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand.
We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.Apply online for this role or contact Lily Smart for more information.
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