Mental Health Support Worker (Casual)

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

Location:  Porirua

Service:    Mental Health, Addictions & Intellectual Disability Service

Contract:  Casual

Salary:  As per the NZNO Collective Agreement ($59,024 - $74,442 p.a.)

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

The Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) has vacancies in our Casual Pool for Mental Health Support Workers mainly based in inpatient units and community settings.  The role is part of the MHAIDS Operations Centre, which covers the Wellington, Kapiti, Porirua and Hutt Valley areas

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Are you looking for variety in your work life and up for a new challenge?  We have vacancies available in our MHAIDS Casual Pool across our services with the opportunity to work flexible hours that best suit your lifestyle, while developing your skills in a stimulating and supportive environment.  You will enjoy working in different services and receive full orientation and training. Moū – About you

• Have a Level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health (or equivalent qualification)
• Have experience working within the area of mental health, preferably in an inpatient setting
• Hold a current work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrate an ability to work with a team with a multi-disciplinary approach
• Full and clean Drivers Licence
• Consent to a Police Vetting Check under the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014

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

We do not accept applications via email. Click “apply now” button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role, please email Marianne.lovgren@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and will progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed