Job Description - Wairoa Community Support Worker - Fixed Term (WAI26900)
Wairoa Community Support Worker - Fixed Term
Vacancy No Vacancy No : WAI26900
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. Location: Wairoa – Hawkes Bay Service: Community Mental Health and Addictions North (Wairoa Contract: 12 month fixed term, 80 hours per fortnight (1.0FTE) Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in your community, where your work has a direct and meaningful impact? Join us at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand in the sunny Te Matau a Maui, Hawke's Bay.
" Korero mo te turanga| About the role We're looking for a Community Support Worker to join our integrated Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction service. Your role will be pivotal in providing care to individuals dealing with severe mental illness and/or addiction in the Hawke's Bay community.
Our broader team is a dynamic mix of professionals, including Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Community Support Workers, and administrative personnel. We all share a common passion for supporting our community members who are dealing with severe mental health and addiction challenges. We are dedicated to working collaboratively with individuals to empower their journey towards recovery. Our focus is on helping those living with conditions such as psychotic disorders, severe personality disorders, severe anxiety disorders, major depression, alcohol and substance abuse issues, and co-existing conditions.
We are looking for someone who can join our rural treatment team in Wairoa. You will work alongside our two dedicated nurses who provide secondary care services to the Wairoa community.
Qualifications and Experience:
· National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4 and relevant experience
Skills and Traits:
· Effective communication skills, with the ability to facilitate and nurture recovery and resilience
· High motivation to make a meaningful impact, offering support, encouragement, and engagement in community activities to aid recovery
· Advocacy for patients and their families, working collaboratively with clients, families, and colleagues
· Cultural awareness and the ability to integrate this into your practice
· A proactive and can-do attitude, and willing to contribute to the ongoing development of our service
· In house professional development
· Be a valued member of the team
· Work in a supportive environment
· Provided support from Clinicians
· Receive orientation and be precepted on starting
· Work Monday to Friday
· Work life balance
· Rewarding career
· This is an opportunity for you to work in a highly supportive and friendly team
Why should you choose us? Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.
We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Akina – Improvement, Raranga te tira – Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.
We are proud of our team's diversity. We know the strength of Nga hua a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.
If this sounds like you, click HERE to review the Position Profile and apply online now!
For more information about the above position please feel free to contact Wilfrid McKerras, Clinical Manager Mental Health and Addictions Service on 0273062699
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