Career Pathway

Support Worker

Peer Support Worker, Disability Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Addiction Support Worker, Whānau Support Worker

Support workers help people with health problems or disabilities to do daily tasks, such as housework, and be as independent as possible.

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