Support multiple individuals to maintain daily living skills and independence in community settings.

Pathways | Mō Mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā Āhuatanga Kei A Mātou

  • A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app
  • Complementary meal if you work an awake night shift
  • EAP support services

The Role | Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi

We're looking for passionate, reliable, and caring individuals to join us as Casual Support Workers across all Pathways services. Our casual roles cover leave for permanent Support Workers in Christchurch, providing you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of our services (community mobile, respite, residential and recovery). As a casual, the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available, so if you're looking for a role with flexibility then we'd love to hear from you.

We are prioritising candidates who are available to work awake night and weekend shifts, as these are key staffing requirements for the role. Availability to work these shifts will be an important consideration in our recruitment process.

As a Casual Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting tāngata whai ora in their recovery journey, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement. This role will always have variety, and it could include things like:

  • Goal setting and building confidence
  • Securing a job or finding a place to live
  • Supporting people with budgeting and independent daily living skills
  • Attending appointments and advocating for people
  • Assisting people to connect with their communities
  • Medication support where required
  • Supporting whai ora with their daily routine
  • Maintaining the house
  • Supporting people to manage their distress
  • Be prepared to do whatever it takes - cleaning, cooking, gardening or helping with everyday tasks

Criteria:

  • It is essential that applicants applying for this role should be prepared to work all shifts (AM, PM, and awake nights) when required on any day of the week and across all services.
  • You need the right to work in New Zealand
  • Preferrably you'll hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or an equivalent qualification. To check equivalency go to https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies
  • Hold, or be prepared to complete the comprehensive first aid certificate
  • You need a full driver’s licence
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti Waitangi.

If you enjoy making a difference and thrive in a supportive environment, this is your chance!

Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 28 August 2026. Please note, this advert may close sooner if the roles are filled.

Contact: Richelle Sands, Team Coach on Richelle.Sands@real.org.nz if you have any questions.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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