Community Support Worker - Mental Health

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Community Support Worker - Mental HealthPact Group | Listed 2 days agoLocationLower Hutt, WellingtonJob TypeFull timeDurationPermanentDescriptionAbout Us: Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast, Upper South Island 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. Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.Pact is currently looking for a FULL TIME Community Support Worker to work in our mental health community service in the Wellington 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 along 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 while further assisting them in gaining and maintaining social, health, education, whanau, and cultural reconnection.Your days may vary, but will consist of:Engaging with clientsSetting and achieving individual personal goalsEncouraging client participation in day-to-day lifeSupporting them with activities of daily livingEnsuring support with medication and considering client needsSupporting clients with personal hygieneActivities within the communitySupporting social and whanau connectionMotivating clients to know they have purposeEnsuring client processes are accurately documentedMost importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling livesAs we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, and awake night shifts. The hours of work are currently: Full Time - 80 Hours Per Fortnight.Desired Skills and ExperienceExcellent communication and networking skills with the ability to build and sustain working relationships with our clients, staff, and external agencies is 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.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 Lower Hutt.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 Kahu Parmenter for more information.
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