Community Support Worker Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week) General working hours 8:00/8:30am-4:30/5:00pm, Monday to Friday (possibility for later hours and weekend work) Service is based from Apollo Dr, Rosedale. Pay Equity: $24.00 - $29.

25ph (Service falls under Pay Equity. Pay is determined by qualification and equivalence to the National Certificate of Health and Wellbeing L4) Ember values our employees - they are our secret sauce and we are committed to doing the best we can do for our kaimahi. We believe our peoples abilities, knowledge and experience are irreplaceable.

To support this, we offer a higher hourly rate, above the current statutory requirement, for employees who are covered by the Pay Equity Settlement Agreement. 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: 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: Our Community Support Service consists of 3 mobile teams supporting people in their recovery from mental health issues by offering a wide range of practical and empowering services. In Waitemata, we also provide Packages of Care to those who require higher levels of flexible and responsive support.

These care packages are designed to navigate and coordinate a way through complex and challenging situations. Additionally, we also have a multi-lingual, culturally sensitive Asian Support team, who work with those whose English language skills are limited to help them feel part of the community and explain what services and agencies are available. In Central Auckland, we also provide services to meet the needs of families/whnau where a parent experiences mental health or addictions issues.

Working with children and adolescents, this often necessitates a different approach. Role: Community Support Workers, we believe, are the key ingredient for successful client outcomes. Consequently, we provide ample and on-going tools and encouragement to develop, grow and flourish in the role, striving to ensure an environment of learning, teamwork, and enjoyment.

You will apply your skills and experience to work closely with those who are referred to us either through primary or secondary services. You will work alongside people with a mental health diagnosis to assist them in living, engaging, and thriving in a community of their choice. Effective communication and a person-cent.