Community Support Worker - Mental Health

at  The Pact Group

ABOUT US

Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Job Description

EACH DAY WILL BE DIFFERENT AND MAY INVOLVE:

• Building rapport with our clients
• Hosting daily trips within the community
• Encouraging our clients’ participation in day to day life
• Supporting individuals to achieve their goals
• Reconnecting our clients to their social and whanau connection
• Maintaining health and educational commitments
• Motivating clients to believe they have purpose
• Ensure client processes are accurately documented
  We focus on self-development, where you will have a chance to train and gain further education on the job, which enhances your CV within the organisation. Our starting rate is $24.78 an hour and increases to $29.10 after completing your Career Force Level 4 qualification with us, which is on the job based training. We offer a lot of training which ensures you have the skills to be the best support person within Pact.
  We are looking for someone who follows the company’s values of being Vibrant, Innovative, Supportive and Professional…. We have longevity within our teams, and the ability to move around services or departments. Here at Pact, we work as a team, everyone is a vital link in the chain. Are you our missing link?

THE ROLE

We have the flexibility of different work shifts that can complement your studies, family or your busy life schedule. We offer shifts from mornings, evenings, and weekends right through to overnight. Our vacancies range from casual, part and full-time roles.
Even if you have had no previous experience, though know you have the right attitude, enjoy supporting people in your personal life, have a natural way about you, are innovative and can think on your feet and you’re willing to learn and grow not only yourself but the people around you. Then apply with Pact as we are looking for active, fun, practical, caring people to work with and support our clients to attain their goals in life, enhance the skills they have and build on them.