Casual Mental Health Assistant - Crisis Respite
About us - He Tawharau
He Tāwharau is our new mental health crisis respite service located alongside Hawkes Bay hospital as part of a wider hub of services. Come and join our team of upbeat and caring kaimahi, who are passionate about supporting our whaiora.
About Our Organisation
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a whānau-focused, Iwi mandated, kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. We have been supporting our whānau me hapori to achieve their aspirations and general wellbeing for almost 40 years. Underpinning our success as an organisation are our values Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungataunga, which are woven through everything we do.
What you’ll do
- Provide supervision and support to whaiora in our newly created 6 bed Crisis Respite Hub
- Support whaiora with therapeutic engagement and daily living
- Monitor well-being and maintain a warm, whānau focused recovery environment
This is a 24/7 essential service with rostered hours. These positions are casual to provide backfill when kaimahi are on leave
Candidates will need:
- Level 4 Mental Health Certificate or similar
- Experience working with whaiora experiencing mental health issues
- Be empathetic, self-aware and have the ability to build a good rapport
- Team player within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Commitment to excellence and professional development
- A Full Driver’s License
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- A supportive values-driven workplace.
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable whānau
Apply now! We are screening candidates as they apply – so don’t wait
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