Support Worker, Christchurch
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Pathways

Support Worker

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  • Part Time

Christchurch

Job Description

  • Part time,  permanent position available in the Christchurch Community Team
  • Sunday – Tuesday, 24 hrs per week – 1.30pm – 10pm. Starts 29 November.
  • Increased KiwiSaver + 5 wks AL + 2 wellbeing days

Join our Community team and support people in theprimary health sector with daily living skills and connecting with theircommunities.


Summary

Support people in the primary health sector ontheir mental health journey.  You’llsupport with daily living skills and connecting with their communities. Be partof a team that makes a difference!


The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Increased Kiwisaver employer contribution

Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months


  • Paid Wellbeing days (2 days a year)
  • HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
  • A wide range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus employee discounts app

About the role | Mō tēnei tūrangamahi

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and join ateam of Support Workers in our Pathways Residential and Recovery Service.


Days/hours of work:

Sunday – Tuesday 24 hours weekly – 1.30pm – 10.00pm.  Starts 29 November.


Responsibilities include:

  • Advocate and support people to be well and thrive.
  • Connect them with resources that support them in living well and assist them in building resilience.
  • Help people connect with their communities, building the relationships that matter most.
  • Foster positive change for a more positive life.
  • Provide medication support for our people.
  • Provide support with household management.
  • Managing a caseload and all reporting requirements.

You | Mōu

  • You must have previous experience working in a community environment and mental health and addictions sector.
  • You must hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised Level 4 equivalent qualification.
  • You must hold a NZ full driver’s licence.
  • You must hold a current first aid certificate.
  • You must have excellent time management and record keeping skills.
  • Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Pathways | Mō mātou

As a leading mental health andaddiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives intheir 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.

Closing Date: 11 November 2026. Please note, the advert may close earlier if asuitable candidate is found.

Contact: Paul Davenport, Team Coach at Paul.Davenport@pathways.co.nz if youhave any further questions.


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

Forfurther information, visit our website www.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

  • Caseload Management
  • Record Keeping
  • Medication Support
  • Time Management

Desired Soft Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Community Connection
  • Positive Change Facilitation
  • Resilience Building

Benefits & Perks

Culture

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

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