Occupational Therapy Support Worker
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Purehurehu Forensic Inpatient Unit, Ratonga Rua o Porirua Campus, Porirua
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (1 FTE, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Salary: Allied Public Health & Technical MECA $69,975 to $84,193
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of tāngata whaiora within our specialist Mental Health & Addiction Services?
We are looking for a person-directed, values-driven Occupational Therapy Support Worker to join our forensic inpatient team. In this role, you will work under the delegation and supervision of an Occupational Therapist to support individuals on their recovery journey.
You - ll bring energy, creativity, and a positive, can-do attitude - encouraging and facilitating meaningful activity within the unique challenges of a secure forensic environment. Flexibility, strong teamwork, and the ability to build positive relationships are key, as you - ll be working closely with both clients and a multidisciplinary team.
Our service offers a supportive team culture and is proud to house an established Learning & Development Centre to tautoko your ongoing professional growth.
About the Team/Service/Location
Te Korowai Whāriki (TKW) is an operational group of regional and national services that has staff based in various locations in the Central Region, from Gisborne to Wanganui through to Wellington. Te Korowai Whāriki services are both inpatient and community based. Te Korowai Whāriki consists primarily of two arms - Central Regional Services and the Intellectual Disability (ID) Services.
Purehurehu Forensic Inpatient Unit is a male only secure forensic environment that provides treatment, assessment and rehabilitation for tangata whaiora/consumers admitted via NZ Corrections and the Ministry of Justice.
About you
Must have:
- Practical experience of working people with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health issues
- At least NZQA Level 3 or higher certificate or equivalent qualification
- An ability to structure meaningful activities to meet tangata whaiora/consumers level of ability
- Has a caring and positive attitude towards people affected by a disability
- Strong focus on empowering tangata whaiora/consumers
Working at 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.
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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 15 June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact marianne.lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.