Fixed Term CSW Perinatal Mental Health
Community Mental Health Support Worker – Perinatal Team (He Kākano Ora)
Part-time (1 day per week – Tuesdays) | Fixed-term maternity cover
Join WALSH Trust and be part of a compassionate, recovery-focused team supporting parents and whānau during the perinatal period.
About the role
This is a part-time (1 day per week – Tuesdays) fixed-term role providing maternity leave cover within our He Kākano Ora perinatal mental health service.
As a Community Mental Health Support Worker, you will work alongside parents and their whānau experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood. You will provide practical, person-centred support in the community, helping individuals build skills, strengthen relationships, and achieve goals that enhance wellbeing and quality of life.
This role is grounded in strengths-based, recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice, where authentic relationships and partnership are central.
Key responsibilities
- Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, pēpi and whānau
- Co-design and implement recovery-focused support plans
- Support wellbeing across whānau, physical, mental and spiritual domains
- Provide practical, community-based support (including parenting and daily living)
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams and community partners
- Complete timely and accurate documentation
What we’re looking for
- Passion for supporting parents and whānau experiencing mental health challenges
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of recovery and trauma-informed practice
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice
- Lived experience (personal or whānau) of mental health challenges is valued
Why join us?
At WALSH Trust, we are guided by our values of respect, integrity, kindness and courtesy, and our belief that everyone has the potential to live a meaningful life.
Be part of a supportive team making a real difference for parents, babies and whānau in the community.
Skills & Experience
- Passion for supporting parents and whānau experiencing mental health challenges
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of recovery and trauma-informed practice
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice
- Lived experience (personal or whānau) of mental health challenges is valued
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