Coordinate nightly respite support for whaiora, focusing on safety and holistic wellbeing

Support Worker

Work alongside tāngata whaiora to maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness. Assist them with meal prep, clean-up & other daily living tasks.

Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction, and well-being services in Aotearoa. We're all about transforming mental health and addictions through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) services. In fact, we've been doing it for 30 years, supporting around 6,000 people each year.

The Benefits

  • Increased Employer KiwiSaver contribution
  • Five weeks of annual leave (after 12 months employment)
  • Two paid Wellbeing Days per year
  • School holiday programme assistance
  • Extraordinary Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent role. You'll be working night shifts from 11:30pm-7:30am, seven shifts per fortnight.

In this role you will:

  • Support people in a mental health adult respite setting, working individually and as part of a team.
  • Be busy supporting people with independent living skills
  • Ensure health and safety during night shifts
  • Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - medication, cleaning, cooking, personal care and liaising with emergency services when required.

About You

  • Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you will be willing to commence study towards this within six months of starting your employment with Pathways. This needs to be completed within two years of commencement. Pathways offer significant support for support workers to complete this study.
  • You must hold a current full New Zealand Driver Licence.
  • You must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date: 1 September 2026. Please note, this job advert may close sooner if the right candidate is found.

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