Maternal Mental Health Community Support Worker

Dayspring Trust offers an opportunity for a Social Worker with 2-3 years' experience in maternal mental health (preferred) or mental health to join our team in a permanent part-time position in New Lynn, Auckland.This important role supports mothers to build capacity to maintain wellness. The role varies as each client has their own unique circumstances and support needs due to experiencing moderate to severe postnatal depression or ongoing mental illness.The RoleDayspring's maternal mental health support team offers a variety of support to the māmā we work with, such as:Supporting māmā to maintain mental wellbeing and work alongside other health professionals to ensure the most effective careFinding the right support networksAccessing community resourcesAssisting in integration into the communityAdvocacy with WINZ, Court or health related mattersReferring to appropriate agenciesProviding support and connection groups for māmā onsite at DayspringThis role involves travel within North and West Auckland as the role requires visiting clients in their homes within the Waitematā DHB area. This is not a remote/work from home or hybrid role.Why Join Us?Work as part of a small, dedicated and passionate teamWork 4 days per week (must work Thursdays)Potential for training and developmentWhat Are We Looking For?We are looking for a person who can work 22-28 hours a week who:Has experience in mental healthExemplifies our values (see below)Is committed to delivering a range of high-quality, outcomes focused support servicesIs comfortable in facilitating at least one group per weekIs positive, flexible, dependable and compassionate personHas cultural competencyConsistently monitors and safeguards client well-beingIs great at record keeping and reporting while maintaining client confidentialityIs able to advocate for clientsIs able to work independently but be a team playerHas problem-solving skillsWhat You NeedMUST HAVE a Bachelor Social Work with 2-3 years experienceMUST HAVE Full NZ Drivers license and be comfortable driving a vanMUST HAVE knowledge and experience of building therapeutic relationshipsMUST HAVE knowledge and experience of mental health in ideally in maternal mental healthComputer literacy and knowledge of client databasesKnowledge of local community resourcesAbility to demonstrate cultural competencyGood written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principlesAbout UsDayspring Trust has been supporting West Auckland māmā for over 40 years.Our mission is to foster the wellbeing of both mother and child by creating opportunities that inspire women to live, love, learn and connect. Dayspring supports women with babies/young children who are experiencing postnatal depression or are living with an existing mental health issue by providing direct support, counselling, and connection and life-skills and activities.Our ValuesRespect | Te whakaute – Having respect for ourselves and for othersCompassion | Arohanui – Putting compassion into actionHope | Te tūmanako – Standing together, speaking encouragement, and building hopeSupport | Tautoko – Supporting those wanting change and growthRemunerationThe renumeration of $36.68 per hour is based on a hybrid role of community-based support worker and social worker.To ApplyApply now and submit your CV and covering letter explaining why you would like to join our team, or email admin@dayspring.org.nz for more information.Applications close on Friday 28 November 2025. We are looking to fill this position before Christmas, to start in the new year.Please note: If you do not have a Full NZ Drivers Licence or not currently have the right to work in NZ with no restrictions, we are unable to consider your application.