School Based Support Worker - Mount Maunganui at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of PlentyTihore Mai I Uta Tihore Mai I Tai school-based mental health service is an innovative approach to providing accessible mental health services to Tamariki and whanau in Years 1-8 in schools/kura across the Bay of Plenty.A team of registered mental health professionals deliver individual, whanau and group-based interventions within schools/kura in a Kahui Ako (a group of schools usually in a geographical area, working together).The team is expanding to include School Based Mental Health Support Worker roles which will work alongside clinicians to deliver interventions and bridge the gap between schools/kura, whanau and community. This role may suit a person who is currently training in or already working in the education, social or health services fields in a support role.The team works alongside Education's Learning Support Delivery model in which the identified learning needs of Tamariki are met through a collaborative approach together with iwi and hapu-based providers, community organisations and government agencies.This is a full-time, fixed-term position working until July 2025 to cover parental leave (06/01/2025 – 14/07/2025). The role is based within the Mount Maunganui Kahui Ako.The successful candidate will have:Experience working within schools/kura ORExperience working with children/tamariki ORExperience working with whanauKnowledge of the particular community in which the role is basedCultural competency and/or awareness of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communitiesFlexible "whatever it takes" personality and work ethicTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty serves a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki.Benefits:Access to ongoing in-house professional developmentCommitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary teamSubsidised onsite hospital gym membershipFree flu vaccinationsDiscounts (with local businesses)At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.Me pehea te tuku tono - How to ApplyYou can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
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