Kia Ora Ake - Kaiaawhina/Non-clinical support worker

Kia Ora Ake - Kaiaawhina/Non-clinical support worker Whare Tiaki Hauora - East Tamaki, North Island Whare Tiaki Hauora is a non-governmental organisation, providing vital support services to vulnerable community members in the Counties Manukau area since 1977. We operate using Kaupapa Maaori principles, using these philosophies to guide the design of our support services. The focus at Whare Tiaki Hauora is to respond to the needs of our community and create positive solutions for whanau. The opportunity Kia Ora Ake is a locally co-designed tamariki hinengaro wellbeing approach for Counties Manukau and is part of the national Mana Ake programme. Mana Ake is a school based holistic wellbeing approach providing support to primary and intermediate school aged tamariki, their whaanau and schools. The kaiaawhina role is a non-clinical role that enhances the care of our kaiaarahi/clinical role. In this role, you will focus on providing whaanau with comprehensive and individualised support, and provide the kura/school community with wellbeing programmes that directly target a need they have identified. Through your mahi and valued efforts, you will build strong relationships as a trusted first point of contact for kura/schools.We are looking for 1 person to work Monday to Friday, 8.30-5pm. You will be supported by a strong internal team including clinical and cultural experts, as well as by the Kia Ora Ake network of providers and practitioners operating across the district and nationally. About you Experienced community leader or practitioner in community, education, or other setting. Willingness to receive initial and ongoing professional development and learning in tamariki hinengaro wellbeing. Experience working in health / social or education sectors. Proven leadership ability in building positive relationships. Applications will be considered as they are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr