Mental Health Support Worker / Kaimahi Tautoko Hauora Hinengaro (MHAIDS) at Capital & Coast District Health Board (Wellington), Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko me Te Karu o Te Ika

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital/Kenepuru Hospital/Hutt Valley Hospital/Kapiti Health Centre

Service:  MHAIDS Operations Centre

Contract:  Casual

Salary: $48,368 - $60,610 pro rata

Are you looking for variety in your work life and up for a new challenge? 

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) has vacancies in our Casual Pool for Mental Health Support Workers mainly based in inpatient units and community settings.  The role is part of the 3DHB MHAIDS Operations Centre, which covers the Wellington, Porirua and Hutt Valley areas.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

We have vacancies available in our MHAIDS Casual Pool across our services with the opportunity to work flexible hours that best suit your lifestyle, while developing your skills in a stimulating and supportive environment.  You will enjoy working in different services and receive full orientation and training. 

Moū - About you

• Have a Level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health (or equivalent qualification)
• Have experience working within the area of mental health, preferably in an inpatient setting
• Hold a current work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrate an ability to work with a team with a multi-disciplinary approach
• Full and clean Drivers Licence
• Consent to a Police Vetting Check under the Vulnerable Children-s Act 2014
• COVID-19 vaccination mandate covered

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at the 2DHBs (Capital & Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Boards) we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

The 2DHBs are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast DHB

Hutt Valley DHB

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email Philip.Adamson@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number (AH102-22) in the subject line.

We require all our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the booster dose within six months of receiving the second dose of initial vaccination (for some people the initial vaccination will have comprised of three doses).  We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed