Support Worker

• Permanent part-time role, Thurs - Sat based in Blenheim
• Join a highly regarded national mental health provider
• Competitive pay rate + wellbeing days + increased KiwiSaver

Join our Residential Service and provide support to those in our community on their recovery journey.

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.

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This is a permanent part-time position working Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10.30am – 7pm, based in Blenheim.
We are a 6 bed, single staffed, 24/7 residential recovery mental health and addictions group home in Blenheim. As a Support Worker you’ll walk alongside whai ora to achieve their individual goals and build skills to support recovery and move to independent living.

You’ll also:

• Focus on the individuals needs and provide culturally safe practice
• Conduct relevant administrative tasks, produce comprehensive notes, provide effective handovers, and support and collaborate with your colleagues
• You’ll need to be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes - cleaning, budgeting, cooking, gardening or helping out with everyday household tasks
• Attend appointments and advocate for people

About you | Mōu
You’ll have a non-judgemental attitude and an ability to build relationships quickly.

You’ll also;

• Hold a full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Hold a first aid certificate or willing to obtain one
• Preferably you hold the L4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or a recognised equivalent) or currently studying towards this qualification.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If supporting people on their recovery journey sounds like you then apply now.

The benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 14 September 2026. PLEASE NOTE, this role may close early if suitable candidates are found.

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

Contact | Whakapa: Ruth Hamilton, Team Coach on 027 202 2103 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.