Community Support Worker - Mental Health

MASH operates throughout the lower North Island in the Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay regions.

MASH mental health residential supported accommodation provides community based housing with support staff available depending on the level of need. MASH support staff work in partnership with our people to develop individualised packages and achieve personal goals.

As a Community Support Worker you will be supporting our people by maintaining a high quality of life, a quality home environment, and encouraging full participation in all aspects of community daily life.

The Hours:

This is a full time 80 hours per fortnight position working in our Mental Health Service located in Brooklyn, Wellington.

Week 1 & 2 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.15am to 5.15pm and Friday and Saturday 7.45am to 4.45pm

 This role requires:

• A great attitude and passion to support people to achieve their potential
• You to be competent in supporting people with complex health needs, challenging behaviours, and personal cares
• A national certificate in mental health, or relevant qualification or commitment to working towards a qualification funded by MASH
• You to hold a current full drivers licence 

What we can offer you:

• An excellent working environment and a great team atmosphere
• Minimum starting rate of $22.49 per hour
• Rewarding work where you can make a positive difference to the people you support and the wider community
• Extensive onboarding and ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement

Applications for the above roles will be reviewed as they are received so the role may close earlier if the right applicants are found.