Support Worker
Core
Provide 24/7 in-home support to individuals with complex physical and mental health needs, assisting with daily living, independence, and household tasks.
Role type
Support Worker (Mental Health & Addiction Services)
Builds
Personalized care plans and daily living support for guests in a non-hospital setting
Domain
Mental health and addiction services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, wheelchair assistance, budgeting support, independent daily living skills, cleaning, cooking, gardening, note-taking, handovers, first aid, culturally competent care
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, experience with Māori and Pasifika communities
Responsibilities
Support guests with budgeting and independent daily living skills; assist with cleaning, cooking, and household tasks; provide comprehensive note-taking and handovers; maintain first aid and emergency kits; support guests regain mental health and independence
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
