Manawa Ora Support Worker

Arataki Ministries provides community mental health services in Whangarei and the wider Te Tai Tokerau area. We have a vacancy to join our growing team working in a full-time capacity as a Manawa Ora Support Worker in our Manawa Ora team based at our Whangarei office. You will also be working in partnership with the Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau, Mental Health & Addictions - Alcohol & Drug Services Kamo team.
The job entails supporting people and their whanau of those with mental health and/or addiction issues to live well in the community. In other words; walking alongside people to live a meaningful and satisfying life.
The successful applicant will have: Passion and empathy for working with people
A strong understanding of Te Ao Maori
Completed the Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions (L4) or equivalent
Be resilient
Common sense and able to work as a member of the team and autonomously
Experience in or have a desire to work with people with mental health and addiction issues
Good communication skills; verbal and written
A full and clean driver's licence
A clear police record
To apply for this position: and request a job description and application form please email ******.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Your completed job application, a current CV and a cover letter should be emailed to ****** or dropped in at our office at 5 Wolfe Street, Whangarei.
Please note that suitable applicants may be shortlisted prior to closing date.

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