Mental Health Support Worker (Tāwhirimātea)

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

Location:  Ratonga Rua O Porirua Campus, Porirua

Service:  Extended care Rehabilitation – Tāwhirimātea

Contract:  Permanent, Part Time, Rostered & Rotation – 4 Days On, 2 Days Off (0.93 FTE – 74.4 hours per fortnight)

Salary:  PSA Nursing MECA $59,024 - $74,442 (pro rata)

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

The Mental Health Support Worker (MHSW) is part of the unregulated health workforce and therefore must always work under direction and/or delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN). The MHSW role is task-specific and has defined boundaries. 

The MHSW is part of a collaborative health care team; they assist the RN to meet the tangata whai ora needs when it is appropriate for the RN to delegate aspects of care to a trained unregulated health MHSW role. The MHSW contributes to the successful operation of the nursing team and as such is a valued team member in meeting tangata whai ora goals of care within the rehabilitation pathway.

The RN may delegate aspects of the care activities to MHSWs when the work does not require professional nursing knowledge, judgement and skill.  The MHSW must seek guidance and supervision when needed.  The MHSW may also be allocated service activities or duties that contribute to the service function and delivery. 

 MHSW working hours are normally rostered and rotating but this will depend on the area of practice.

Specific training will be provided to ensure the MHSW has appropriate skills according to the employer and service expectations.

The MHSW gives and receives feedback on their performance in an annual performance appraisal with the manager. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Tāwhirimātea is 29 bed safe care facility rehabilitation unit within Central Regional Forensic and Rehabilitation Services based on Te Korowai Whāriki Campus in Porirua.  This is a regional innovative supportive service working with tangata whai ora in supporting their journey with a multi-disciplinary team approach.  We advocate for best practice, sharing of ideas, and the continuum of change management processes to align with our vision.

Moū – About you

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Can make a difference
• 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

Please note we do not accept email applications. Please click the 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.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed