As a Community Support Worker with Equip no two days are the same. You will be working with our service users to develop and implement health and wellbeing plans that ultimately help achieve greater independence in our community.  Support hours are Monday to Friday with some flexibility.

Skills and Experience 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A clean full NZ drivers licence
• It would be an advantage to speak te reo Māori.
• A commitment to Tikanga Māori and incorporating these values and philosophy into your work.
• NZ resident or a valid NZ work visa
• Ability to build rapport and empathise with people from diverse backgrounds
• Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications are preferred but not essential when starting the role.

Equip will support you to complete the specific qualification in New Zealand Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support). This qualification would need be completed within 2 years of employment and will give you specific skills and knowledge required to be an effective support worker.

Equip is an independent mental health Not for Profit organisation associated with Windsor Park Baptist Church. With a staff of around 70, we are a values led organisation who truly care about the people we work with and for. We are supportive of our team and proud to offer career development opportunities as well as ongoing training and development. Our team feels valued, supported, and appreciated which enables us to bring about positive change in the lives of others. 

“I took the job to change other peoples’ lives, but it changed mine.”

Equip’s staff say:

“I love the culture at Equip. I have never known a place where you feel so valued and where you are put first.”

About the Role

A CSW works in partnership with the other person on goals leading to a satisfying life. You’ll work autonomously with service users living in the community in the North Shore, West Auckland and Rodney areas. The work entails helping service users reach identified goals and maximise strengths.

Hours: Mainly from Monday to Friday with some flexibility required to meet the needs of the service users.

Having advanced skills and qualifications in the field of alcohol and drugs would be an additional advantage.

If you have the skills we seek, plus a can do attitude and want to belong to a supportive and engaging team making a real difference in our community, we would love to hear from you!

Please visit our website: www.equip.net.nz and under the heading of ‘Join Us’ fill out the required forms. Please quote reference number SH on the application.