Casual Support Worker
Core
Provide flexible, on-call support to individuals with mental illness to help them live independently, manage daily routines, and achieve recovery goals.
Role type
Casual support worker (mental health & social support)
Builds
Personalized support plans and community reintegration for clients
Domain
Mental health & social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication support, budgeting assistance, advocacy, crisis/distress management, daily living skills support, house maintenance, goal setting, community connection facilitation
Preferred skills
First aid certification, full driver's license, Te Tiriti Waitangi knowledge
Responsibilities
Support clients with medication, budgeting, and daily routines; assist with job/housing searches; attend appointments and advocate; manage distress; maintain living spaces; perform varied tasks like cooking and gardening.
Seniority
Entry-level, flexible hours