Casual Support Worker

• Join one of New Zealand's leading mental health providers + based in Blenheim
• Flexible casual work with day, evening, weekend and awake night shifts avail
• Make a real difference to people experiencing mental illness

Support people on their mental health journey by building life skills, fostering independence, and creating meaningful connections in your community

Summary
We're looking for compassionate and motivated Casual Support Workers to join our Blenheim team. Whether you're available for mornings, evenings, weekends or awake night shifts, you'll play an important role in supporting people on their mental health and wellbeing journey.

At Pathways, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. As a Support Worker, you'll walk alongside tāngata whai ora, helping them build confidence, develop everyday living skills, and stay connected to their communities.

What we offer | Ngāāhuatanga kei a mātou

Along with flexible work and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, you'll enjoy:

• Complimentary meals on awake night shifts
• Access to a wide range of discounts through our employee benefits app
• Specsavers discounts for you and your whānau
• Free and confidential EAP support services
• Ongoing support from your Team Coach and wider team

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
No two shifts look the same. One day you might be supporting someone with grocery shopping, budgeting, cooking or gardening. Another day could involve helping someone attend appointments, reconnect with their community, or work towards personal goals.

Whatever the task, you'll bring encouragement, understanding, and a genuine desire to help people thrive.
Our approach is grounded in recovery-focused, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice. You'll be supported to bring these values to life every day while promoting hope, independence and wellbeing.

You might be working any of the shifts, on any day or night of the week, and you could be working in the residential and acute service, or our mobile service – it all depends on our need at the time.

You | Mōu
You genuinely enjoy supporting people and have a natural ability to build trust and connection. You're respectful, positive, and committed to upholding the mana of the people you work alongside.

You'll also have:

• A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence
• A Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (units 6400, 6401 and 6402), or willingness to obtain one within your first three months
• Confidence working within a Māori context, including an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori

Pathways | Mō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 14 September 2026. We will be shortlisting and interviewing while the advert is open. Please note, this advert may close sooner than the listed closing date.

Contact: Ruth Hamilton, Team Coach on 027 202 2103 or at ruth.hamilton@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions.

*For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.*