Support Worker
Core
Provide 24/7 crisis respite and acute-admitting support for individuals experiencing mental health distress in a community house setting.
Role type
Support Worker (Mental Health & Addiction)
Builds
Safe and supportive recovery spaces for tangata whai ora (people seeking health/wellbeing)
Domain
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, AOD recovery approaches, de-escalation, mindfulness, medication support administration, culturally safe practice, comprehensive documentation, handover communication
Preferred skills
Calm caring demeanour, recovery-focused mindset
Responsibilities
Support clients to rest, recover, and refocus; perform relevant administrative tasks and maintain comprehensive notes; collaborate with colleagues; provide medication support with attention to detail; ensure client safety in a crisis respite environment