Mental health Support Worker


Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: RATONGA RUA O PORIRUA CAMPUS, PORIRUA

Service:  INTENSIVE REHABILITATION – TANE MAHUTA

Contract: Permanent, Full-time ROSTERED & ROTATION – 4 DAYS ON, 2 DAYS OFF 

Salary:  NZNO OR PSA NURSING MECA - $57,024 - $72,274 per annum 

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are looking for someone who likes variety in their work life and is up for a new challenge.  We have a vacancy with the opportunity to develop your skills in a stimulating and supportive environment.  Mental Health Support Workers work closely alongside the nurses supporting and providing support for Tangata Whai ora working towards their recovery.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Tane Mahuta is an open rehabilitation mental health unit for up to 34 clients within Te Korowai Whāriki Rehabilitation Service.  This is a regional innovative supportive service working with clients in supporting their journey with a multi-disciplinary team approach.

Moū – About you

We would like to hear from you if:

  • You can make a difference
  • You have energy and the ability to think on your feet
  • Are a team player
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Can work under direction and delegation of the registered nurse
  • Understand recovery and strengths based models and empowering Tangata Whai-ora through on-going supportive education

You must also hold:

  • A relevant L4 MHSW certificate
  • Meet police vetting requirements
  • A full NZ Driver License
  • Experience working in Mental Health settings 

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

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Permanent/Part Time

Job no: AH020-24

Location: Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2024