Mental Health Support Worker - CREDS

Location Lower Hutt Job Type Contract: 1.0 FTE, permanent Salary $61,000 - $77,000 depending on experience, qualifications and skillset. Job Overview The Central Region Eating Disorder Service (CREDS) is looking for a dynamic, energetic Support Worker to join our unique multi-disciplinary team. This exciting role will focus on supporting individuals with eating disorders in a residential care setting based in Lower Hutt. About the Role Support Workers at CREDS prepare dietitian-led meals for vulnerable clients and support them as they journey to wellness. Responsibilities Support individuals with eating disorders in a residential care setting. Prepare dietitian-led meals for clients. Assist clients in their journey to wellness through compassionate and respectful care. Support household management tasks as required. Team / Service / Location CREDS offers treatment and therapy services to individuals with eating disorders, as part of the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAID) operated by the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast District Health Boards. We provide a full range of specialist services to people with eating disorders in the greater Wellington area – from nutritional counselling, outpatient therapy and psycho-social education through to a 6-bed residential care facility and a 7 am to 7 pm therapeutic day programme. Qualifications Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification). Experience supporting tangata whaiora. Experience in food preparation. Experience in household management. Working at Health New Zealand. About You If you are passionate about restoring the wellness of those impacted by eating disorders and have excellent communication skills, please do not hesitate to apply. EEO and Diversity Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr