Community Support Worker | Hillmorton

Permanent, 0.5 FTEAshburton and 0.5FTE Rangiora Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the Role The primary purpose of the role is to enhance and supportthe wellbeing of children, adolescents and families who are under the care ofthe specialised mental health services outpatient community teams. Work will beundertaken within the community in consultation with the clinical team tosupport the goals within their individual treatment plans. About the Team/Service/ Location The Christchurch office is based on the Hillmorton site. The clinicians on the Team have a range of skills and areasof clinical expertise. Come and join a supportive team that is committed andworks hard for young people living in the North and/or South Canterbury. Travelis required for Outreach clinics. For more information on living and working in Canterbury click here We have 2 part time (20 hours per week) positions forCommunity Support Workers across Ashburton and Rangiora, who has a clearpassion for young people and their families. Experience in a mental healthsetting is highly desirable. About you Do you like the challenge of working with children andadolescents and their family / whanau? Are you reliable, self-motivated and wantto contribute to effective service delivery? You will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of andobligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiritiprinciples in a meaningful way in your role. Establish and maintain positive working relationships withpeople at all levels within the public and private sectors, related industryand community interest groups and the wider national and internationalcommunities. Demonstrate a strong drive to deliver and take personalresponsibility. Demonstrate the highest standards of personal, professional,and institutional behaviour through commitment, loyalty, integrity, andconfidentiality. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community . We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr