Community Support Worker - Christchurch

About the role

New Zealand Health Group is looking for reliable support workers to join its casual pool, with shifts available in residential supported living facilities in and around Christchurch. The work involves helping clients live more safely and independently in the community.

Key responsibilities

• Aid clients in residential supported living, supporting them in the community so they can function more safely and independently
• Assist clients in developing their social, emotional and physical daily life skills
• Recognize potentially dangerous situations and handle them calmly and efficiently

Required profile

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in an acute mental health or intellectual disability setting
• Desirable: National Certificate in Mental Health Level 4 and/or NZ Health and Wellbeing Level 3 or 4 certificate
• Full driver's licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle

Required skills

• Proficiency in managing challenging behaviour, ideally with current CPI such as NVCI or MAPA
• Experience with and willingness to carry out personal care

What we offer

• Casual work with shifts in residential supported living facilities
• Perks of full-time employment, including holiday and sick pay