Support Worker - Mental Health - Awake night shift, Nelson
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Support Worker - Mental Health - Awake night shift

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  • Part Time

Nelson

Job Description

  • Sunday & Monday awake nights only + free meal each shift
  • Permanent part-time role in a peaceful Nelson respite home
  • 5 weeks leave + wellbeing days + increased KiwiSaver

Support people through the night in our beautiful Nelsonrespite service while enjoying permanent part-time hours and great benefits.


The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Looking for part-time hours that fit around your life? Join our Halifax Respiteteam in Nelson and make a real difference during the hours that matter most.


Based in a beautiful two-storey villa in The Wood, Halifax Respite provides asafe, welcoming place for people experiencing mental health distress who needshort-term support away from their usual environment. Surrounded by peacefulgardens and trees, it's a place where tangata whai ora can rest, recover andrefocus.


We're looking for a Support Worker to join our awake night team, working Sundayand Monday nights, 11.00pm to 7.30am. A meal is provided each overnight shift.


Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll help create asafe, calm environment overnight while supporting people on their recoveryjourney.


You'll be:

  • Providing compassionate, recovery-focused and culturally safe support
  • Monitoring wellbeing, offering practical assistance and responding when support is needed
  • Completing documentation, handovers and administrative tasks
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent care
  • Helping maintain the home environment

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Increased KiwiSaver contribution
  • Fifth week of annual leave
  • Two paid wellbeing days each year
  • HealthNow card with $250 annually for you and your whānau
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount programme
  • Free meal provided every awake night shift
  • Permanent part-time hours with a consistent roster
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities

About You | Mōu

You're a calm, caring, and resilient person who can support people experiencingmental health distress with confidence and compassion. You'll bring arecovery-focused approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability toremain composed in challenging situations. Experience in mental health isessential, and skills in de-escalation, mindfulness, and medication supportwill help you succeed in this role.


You'll have:

  • A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (or recognised equivalent), or be working towards one.
  • Experience supporting people with mental health challenges.
  • A current full New Zealand driver licence.
  • A current comprehensive first aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
  • The right to work in New Zealand (this role is not eligible for AEWV sponsorship)

Pathways | Mō mātou

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

PositionDescription: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Closing date: 7 November 2026. Please note, if asuitable candidate is found sooner the advert may close.

Contact: Vanessa Kingsbury, Team Coach on 027288 0309 if you have any questions.

For further information, visit our websitewww.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and activelysupports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with livedexperience of mental illness & addictions to apply.


Desired Hard Skills

  • De-escalation
  • Medication Support
  • Mindfulness

Desired Soft Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Compassion
  • Resilience

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 🍲 Meals Provided
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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