Support Worker | Nelson

Support Worker | Nelson
Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa–Stoke, South Island
Full time
About 12 hours ago, from seek.co.nz
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Permanent Full-Time Position
Based in Nelson
Role Covered Under Pay Equity Framework

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

Based in Nelson, we provide a support service for tāngata whaiora (people who access our services) with intellectual disabilities and/or complex mental health diagnoses and needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the lives of our people. This is a genuine opportunity to give back to YOUR community, to positively influence people, and support tāngata whaiora on their wellness journey. You will be teaching them life skills such as cooking, art, music and cultural programmes and mentor them to make positive life choices. You will be well supported by your colleagues, service manager, health professionals and the wider Emerge Aotearoa whānau.

This service operates 24/7, so there is the need to be able to work a mixture of shifts to cover the 24-hour roster.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

Encourage and support Tangata Whaiora connections with Whānau and provide support with appointments around mental and physical health.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Work with tangata whaiora to identify significant goals. Provide encouragement and support to achieve their goals.
Ensure key documentation and handovers are accurately recorded.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, bringing ideas and updating others on their activities.

He kōrero mōu | About You

We're looking for people who want to make a difference, have some life experience, and won't take things personally. You'll have a positive outlook, be patient and show some resilience, as well as empathy, initiative, and a proactive approach. You don't need to have a qualification, but you'll need to be willing to complete one with us. We're looking for someone with sound judgement and the skills to manage risk and make tough decisions.