He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role Tihore 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 now 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.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 80 hours per fortnight; however, part-time hours can be considered.
The role is based within the Northern – Western Bay of Plenty Kahui Ako .
He Korero mou - About You The successful candidate will have: Experience working within schools/kura OR Experience working with children/tamariki OR Experience working with whanau Knowledge of the particular community in which the role is based Cultural competency and/or awareness of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities Flexible "whatever it takes" personality and work ethic Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits Access to ongoing in-house professional development Commitment 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 team Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership Free flu vaccinations Discounts (with local businesses) Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply You 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's 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.
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