Support Worker

1x Permanent Part-Time role available (24 hours per week) | Tauranga South

Join our 24/7 residential support service and earn $25.67–$30.52 per hour. This role involves working a rotating roster across morning (7.00am–3.30pm), afternoon (3.00pm–11.30pm), and wakeover shift (10.45pm–7.15am) shifts.

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Ka Puta Ka Ora 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

We’re seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and approachable individual with previous mental health experience to join our team as Support Worker, supporting people on their mental health and wellbeing journeys.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging and supporting tangata whaiora in a compassionate and proactive way
• Encouraging participation in a variety of activities designed to improve mental health and wellbeing
• Being a positive presence, offering encouragement, motivation, and consistency as they navigate their journey

We have one permanent-pat time role still availble (24 hours per week).

He kōrero mōu | About You

If you bring along the following, we would love to hear from you:

• Strong passion about mental health and a desire to support individuals on their recovery journey
• A Level 4 (or higher) qualification in Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, or Addiction (or a willingness to work towards one)
• Experience in the mental health sector and a strong commitment to recovery values
• Excellent communication skills to connect effectively with those you support
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand and a current full driver's licence
• Must hold and maintain First Aid certification including CPR (or be willing and able to complete this)

Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer

• Learning, development, and training opportunities
• Great staff benefits, including store discounts
• Additional leave allowance (for permanent workers)

The position will be advertised until filled.