Casual Support Worker

Casual opportunities in our mental health respite service in Palmerston North Perk Plus discount app + Gain a qualification while you work Earn up to $32.30/hr + Flexible shifts Grow your mental health career with flexible shifts and varied support work—ideal for those seeking a rewarding and versatile path. Pathways |Mō mātō 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. NEW Earn up to $32.30 per hour Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose EAP Employee Assistance Programme Step into a casual Support Worker role where you’ll support our permanent team by covering leave and gaining valuable experience in our respite service. Ourrespiteservicecould see you collaborating with mental health services to provide short‑term respite for people experiencing mental distress. This includes administering medication, offering a compassionate listening ear, engaging guests in on‑site activities, maintaining a welcoming environment, cooking, cleaning, and hosting visiting clinical teams. With 24/7 operations, hours of work vary based on availability with plenty of opportunities to pick up shifts. We currently have a high need to fill the below shifts: Morning shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Afternoon/ evening shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm Awake night shifts: 11.00pm - 7.30am. Current first aid certificate or are you willing to obtain one For our respite services, applications must hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent Able to be flexible and available for varying shifts Applications Close | Rā Kātinga: 12 September 2026. Please note that this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. Contact | Korero: Elizabeth Zizik, Team Coach on 0272557829 for any questions. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people withlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr