School-Based Support Worker - Otumoetai at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Tihore Mai I Uta Tihore Mai I Tai school-based mental health service is an innovative approach to providing accessible mental health services to Tamariki and whānau in Years 1-8 in schools/kura across the Bay of Plenty.
A team of registered mental health professionals deliver individual, whānau and group-based interventions within schools/kura in a Kāhui Akō (a group of schools usually in a geographical area, working together).
The team is now expanding to include School Based Mental Health Support Worker roles which will work alongside clinicians to deliver interventions and bridge the gap between schools/kura, whānau and community. This role may suit a person who is currently training in or already working in the education, social or health services fields in a support role.
The team works alongside Education's Learning Support Delivery model in which the identified learning needs of Tamariki are met through a collaborative approach together with iwi and hapu-based providers, community organisations and government agencies.
If you would like to work in an area where you can be an integral part of developing a new way of working alongside our committed and passionate team, please get in touch.
This is a permanent, full-time position and is based within the Otumoetai Kāhui Akō. We are open to applications from those seeking part-time hours, if this is you please specify in your cover letter how many hours you would like to be considered for.
He Kōrero mōu - About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience working within schools/kura OR
- Experience working with children/tamariki OR
- Experience working with whānau
- Knowledge of the particular community in which the role is based
- Cultural competency and/or awareness of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
- Flexible “whatever it takes” personality and work ethic
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Wednesday, 19th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes at Katrina.hughes@bopdhb.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty |
Location: | Bay of Plenty |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Community Services |
Date listed: | 04-Feb-2025 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 19-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | 005004585 |
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Website: | https://www.bopdhb.health.nz/ |
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