Residential Support Worker (Rotorua)

• 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: $23.00ph - $28.25ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L4)

Ember Korowai Takitini:

We provide innovative, person-centred solutions for people experiencing mental distress, addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities. We support people to live the lives they choose, and we challenge the systems that hold them back.

By investing in our employees, we aim to grow our own leaders.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all.

Ember:

• Offers additional leave – Recreation days, study leave
• 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:

Toro Mai a Ringa is a partnership with Lakes DHB under the Te Ara Tauwhirotanga model of care. Located within the community in Rotorua the residence provides support for people who have complex needs beyond the normal capability of residential mental health providers.

Its name means outstretched hands and it’s a place where people from within the Lakes rohe can rebuild their lives and go back to the community.

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.

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?