Community Mental Health & Addictions Services, Whangarei
Fixed term, full time position (1.0FTE) working 40 hours per week
Are you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand we are driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau.
Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in our Whangarei based Te Roopu Whitiora Mental Health and Addictions team as a Community Support Worker.
In this role, you will provide care and support to people, in a community setting to a designated caseload of service users with mental health problems. You will be involved in supporting clients and their whānau to achieve their goals and will work with the team to support client’s health and wellbeing in order to reduce crises and inpatient admissions.
We are a close whānau that works collaboratively together and genuinely care about each other. Our sense of belonging is enhanced with a lot of laughter and humour.
About You
Previous experience of working with people with mental health challenges would be an advantage, however if you haven’t worked in this area and you have a positive, proactive outlook and are a team player, we would love to hear from you as we provide a comprehensive training and education package.
- National Certificate in Mental Health Level 4
- Full drivers licence
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness and treatment interventions
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a community setting
- High level of verbal and written communication skills including negotiation/collaboration and mediation skills
A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.
Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First – People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect – We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring – We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication – We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence – Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
Vacancy No: AH23-349
