Residential Support Worker(s) (Waikato)

• Residential Support Worker (AM/PM/Awake)
• Casual (as/when needed)
• Service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week on a rotating roster (AM/PM/Awake shifts)
• Pay Equity: $22.49ph - $28.25ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4)

Ember Korowai Takitini:

Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability needs

At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose, and we challenge the systems that hold them back.

We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction, and intellectual disability

Ember:

• Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more
• Provides training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression.

The Service:

In our Hamilton residential services, we use a talented and effective multi-disciplinary team that delivers residential, clinical and support programmes for high and complex needs, for individuals from adult mental health and forensic mental health services.

By utilising different skills, knowledge, and experiences (personal and professional) we offer our whai ora support to build daily routines, offering on-going tools and encouragement to develop, grow and flourish.

Hamilton is our largest residential facility with 3 services:

• Hohou Rongo
• Waatea
• Piki te Ora

Role:

Support Workers/Kaimahi, we believe, are the key ingredient for successful client outcomes. With our model of working, you will utilise your experience, skills, and knowledge of mental health rehabilitation to overcome any obstacles and barriers our whai ora may face.

Above all, we are looking for those who can embrace the breadth and variety of the role, which ranges from basic practical help to pioneering therapeutic support.

You will:

• Have a National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or equivalent
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Hold a valid/current work visa, residency, or citizenship
• Have client centred, recovery-focused approach. You must unwaveringly believe in people’s ability to progress no matter the obstacles.
• Have knowledge of mental health rehabilitation approaches (e.g., cognitive remediation, psychosocial rehabilitation), experience working with co-occurring addictions and/or cognitive difficulties and knowledge of Māori health approaches would be greatly welcomed.
• Have a passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery.

Vaccination:

Ember has taken a stance in requiring all applying to have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (booster) vaccinations. This is to protect our Kaimahi and Whai ora.

When applying please have:

• Up to date CV prepared
• Cover Letter detailing
  • Why you’re interested in the role?
  • What skills, competencies and experience you bring to the role?