Support Worker
Pathways · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Supporting guest wellbeing
- Cleaning and maintaining home
- Administering medication support
What they ask for
Current full driver's licence; current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain; Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing; caring nature and recovery-focused approach.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
- Full-time role + Based in the heart of Masterton
- Extra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days
- $250 to support your wellbeing + Kiwisaver contribution
Support guests' wellbeing in a 24/7 mental health respite and social detox service (up to 4 people).
About Pathways | Mō mātou 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.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | The Benefits
- Fifth Week of Annual Leave (After 12 months employment)
- Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
- Increased Kiwisaver contribution
- Holiday programme Assistance
- HealthNow payment card $250 per year to support the health and wellbeing of you and your whanau
- Perk + Perk plus discount app
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
As a support worker, you will be responsible for ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of the guests you support. Our service provides mental health respite and social detox services for up to 4 people. This is a 24/7 service. In your role some responsibilities may include:
- Cleaning and maintain a home, you will be responsible and support with ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of a home
- Admin work
- Medication support
- Maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits, preparation of paperwork
- Supporting people regain their mental health and independence
This role is working Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:00am to 3:30pm, (40 hours per week).
Skills & Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako
We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and work in a recovery focused way.
- You must hold a current full drivers’ licence
- Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
- Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing
Position Description: Please copy and paste the URL into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Support-Worker.pdf
Contact | Whakapā: Brooke Candy, Team Coach, Brooke.Candy@pathways.co.nz, if you have any questions.
Applications close | Rā Katinga: 12 October 2026. Advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
For more information, please visit www.pathways.co.nz
Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.