Casual Support Worker, Whanganui
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Pathways

Casual Support Worker

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Whanganui

Job Description

•Casual employment across the Whanganui region

• Perk Plus discount app + Gain a qualification while you work

• Earn up to $32.30/hr + Flexible shifts

Whetheryou're a student, between jobs, or just looking to earn extra income withpurpose – we’ve got casual roles available across the Whanganui region!

Pathways| Mō mātou

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

What weoffer | Ngā āhuatangakei a mātou

  • Gain a Level 4 Qualification
  • Perk Plus discount app
  • NEW Earn up to $32.30 per hour
  • Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
  • EAP Employee Assistance Programme

The Role| Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Our casual rolescover leave for permanent Support Workers, providing you with the opportunityto gain valuable experience across a range of our services.

Roleprovides the opportunity to work different shift patterns, AM 0:700 -15:30, PM15:00 -23:30 and Awake night shift 23:00 -07:30

This variedrole could see you working on a variety of different tasks:

  • Respite service – This role supports the day to day running of the Adult Respite Service.This role is varied and includes a number of tasks from supporting those staying in the house with day-to-day activities, to supporting with cooking, cleaning and gardening.You will also work alongside the team to welcome Clinical Teams to Respite.
  • Housing and Recovery service – Work alongside the team and be an integral part of promoting wellness and support people to transition to independent living in the community. You will assist people with day-to-day activities including accessing social and recreational groups, participate in community activities, education and employment, budgeting and welcoming clinical teams.
  • Mobile Community – Assist with household tasks, medication support, appointments, and community engagement.

The hours ofwork are irregular and offered when available. We operate 24 hours a day, 7days a week.

You| Mōu

  • A current full driver’s licence
  • A current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one
  • For our respite services, applications must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent
  • Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts across all services.

ApplicationsClose: 23 September 2026

PositionDescription: Please copy and paste link into yourbrowser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Contact: Faye Palmer, Team Coach, on 0274036 769 for any queries

Forfurther information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathwaysis committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke freeenvironment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness& addictions to apply.

Desired Hard Skills

  • First Aid
  • Driver's Licence

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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