Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker

• Permanent, Part-time (16 hours per week) 
• One shift on Saturday, and one shift on Sunday
• Service operates 24 hours, 7days a week on a rotating roster (AM/PM Shifts)
• Beach Haven POC is based in North Shore, Auckland
• Pay Equity: $24.00ph - $29.25ph (depending on qualification held and its equivalence to the Certificate in 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 people’s 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 | Nga Matapono  

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 | Ko Te Whare O Beach Haven POC  

Beach Haven POC (Package of Care) of Service provides care and support to people who are experiencing some barriers due to their mental wellbeing. The clients are being supported on their journey to independence in collaboration with their community support workers, friends and whanau. Support covers 7 days a week with rostered shifts.

Currently most of the clients are living within the Beach Haven area in a variety of separate flats/houses.

The successful candidate will be based at the Apollo Head Office, ensuring support is delivered to the clients as per the plan.

Role | Nga mahi  

The role of Community Support Worker is to provide support to service users based on their identified need in achieving the optimal level of wellness, functioning and quality of life. This will be achieved by appropriate use of assessment, practical support skills, advocacy and co-ordination.

High quality service will be provided in line with our vision: in partnership towards healthy communities and our mission - People living satisfying lives of their choice.

You will | Nga Pukenga  

• Have a National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or equivalent
• Hold a Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Be eligible to work in NZ and have a valid/current work visa, residency, or citizenship
• Have a passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery.
• Have excellent communication skills to support the success in the role as well as help build and maintain relationships while networking in the community.
• Work as an integral part of a team with other members. 

When applying please have | Kia Whakauru  

• 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?

“He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata”

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Ember is 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. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities.

We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.