Community Mental Health Support Worker

• Fixed Term – Parental Leave 

• Full time (40hrs) 

• Based in Christchurch 

About us  

Comcare is an established Mental Health and Housing provider assisting people with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the community. We provide a rich and diverse range of Mental Health Support Services, Housing and Housing Support Services. 

A great opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join the Community Support Service. This service provides support and assistance for people with mental health/AOD issues living in the community. 

About this role  

To provide support and assistance for people with mental illness living in the community, encouraging them to build on their strengths and the strengths in their community, encouraging their needs for developing skills, accessing community resources, developing functional relationships and independence. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Working with a defined caseload of individuals to enhance their community living skills and to develop self-management of their lives 


• Assisting clients to make connections with appropriate services/agencies and ensure required services are received 

• Active participation in shared planning with the client, their whānau/family, other clinical and non-clinical providers 

• Communication and liaison with health and community agencies 

• Maintaining accurate health records and statistical data. 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• A positive outlook and a passion to help others 

• A creative, solution focused approach 

• The ability to make well considered decisions 

• An understanding of recovery principles and the application of a strengths approach to community support work 

• The ability to work well independently and as part of a supportive team 

• Good attention to detail 

• Great communication skills 

It is desirable that you have a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 - Mental Health and Addiction Support (or equivalent qualification) or are committed to studying towards one. 

Experience in the mental health and disability sector would be an advantage. 

Applicants must hold a current full, clean driver’s license. 

You will have a cultural awareness, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
 

Eligibility 

Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo a criminal record check process. 

What we offer 

In return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce in an area of growing need.  

“Ko te whakaora, he hīkoi whakamārama. Māna anō tōna ake ara whakaora e whakarau”

“A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards”
 

How to apply 

Applications close on Monday 11 May at 3pm.
 

Please note, this role may close earlier if suitable candidates are found, so apply today!

To view the job description, please visit
www.comcare.org.nz/current-vacancies/
 

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team on 
[email protected]