Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker

• Are you passionate about the health and well-being of our community?
• Are you a highly motivated person who enjoys a fast-paced work environment?

About The Organisation

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for 30 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau.

About The Role

Te Tumu Waiora - te reo for ‘to head towards wellness’ - is a model of support for patients that ties together physical, mental, and social needs.

The model puts mental health and wellbeing at the heart of general practice with roles of Health Improvement Practitioners, Health Coaches and Community Support Workers, working as part of the general practice team. The Community Support Worker links patients to services throughout the community.

The Community Support Worker role aims to connect directly with patients to assist them to make any necessary changes to improve their health and wellbeing and work towards an achievable wellness. The role involves being an integral part of the general practice team, working directly with individuals and their families to help improve their mental health and wellbeing. The key priorities of the role include:

• Cultural connection and social engagement – navigating community initiatives and events for whaiora to get a sense of belonging and explore their identity.
• Family/whanau support – wrap around support for individuals and families utilising the Te Whare Tapa Wha model to minimise barriers to overall well-being
• Advocacy and navigation of Mental Health, Addictions and Housing services.
• Planning and adherence of healthy lifestyles – nutrition, exercise and stress management.

We are hiring to fill a couple of roles and have permanent full-time and part-time mahi available. You may be required to work in a number of settings across Canterbury in general practice, the community and within our Kaupapa organisation.

Skills And Experience

• Preferable experience with mental and/or physical health conditions or as a caregiver for someone with health condition (s) and/or have interest in managing health and well-being
• Ability to learn and apply self-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent English written and communication skills
• Experience working with Māori, Pasifika and youth
• Understand the importance of following evidence-based models, policies, practices and procedures

Benefits And Perks

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Free gym membership
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Life Insurance
• Wellbeing connection days

Our Culture

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau

Working together for the wellbeing of family

Our services are delivered using a Kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being). Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whānau wellbeing.

Manaakitanga

We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced

WhāNaungatanga

We build relationships through shared experiences and working together

Rangatiratanga

We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible

WhakāKoako

We All Learn

For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at www.hewakatapu.org.nz

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zach at zach.muhrer@tearangahealth.co.nz

Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand and a full drivers license