Pact is a major provider of community vocational and residential-based intellectual disability, mental health, and addiction services across Southland, Otago, West Coast, Upper South Island, and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journeys alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people with high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Job Description
Pact is currently looking for a FULL-TIME Community Support Worker for our youth supported living service across the wider Wellington area.
The Role
Pact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside our rangatahi who experience challenges with their mental health. We are looking for someone who will inspire, encourage, and be a role model and has excellent interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
This role will intensely focus on client goals and outcomes, and you will assist the young people in the service in achieving maximum independence.
The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting youth with a history of challenging behaviors and providing a meaningful, supportive, and educational environment for rangatahi. Further, it assists in gaining social, health, education, and whanau and cultural reconnection.
Your days may vary, but will consist of:
Engaging with clients.
Setting and achieving individual personal goals
Encouraging client participation in day to day life
Supporting them with activities of daily living
Ensuring support with medication and considering client needs
Supporting clients with personal hygiene
Activities within the community
Supporting social and whanau connection
Motivating clients to know they have a purpose
Ensuring client processes are accurately documented
Most importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling lives
As we operate 24/7, work hours will include day, evening, weekend, and sleepover shifts.
At present, hours of work are 80 Hours Per Fortnight
Desired Skills and Experience
Excellent communication and networking skills and the ability to build and sustain working relationships with clients, staff and external agencies is essential. Previous professional experience in the mental health field and experience of working with child and youth clients will be an advantage.
A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is desirable but not essential. Otherwise, there is an expectation that you will be willing to start working towards obtaining a level 4 mental health qualification after your first year of employment.
A full driver's licence and computer skills are essential.
If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
Must be available for an interview in Wellington
Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.
