Youth Worker
Nelson - New Zealand
Job Summary
- 2 vacancies part-time or full-time Awake Shift roles working 11:00pm-7:30am
- Extra annual leave 2 paid wellbeing days extra kiwisaver cont
- Support Youth and join our Nelson team
We are looking forsomeone to work Awake Shifts and join our youth focused team to help supporttaiohi in a homelike environment.
Real Mō mātou
Our spirit is loving life and thats what we do:we work with our taiohi to realise this aspiration.
We provide health and wellbeing services workingwith local community supports to help taiohi aged 12-18 develop life skills andbuild strong connections including their school employer whānau andfriends.
The Benefits Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- Extra employer KiwiSaver contributions
- Extra week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
- 2 paid wellbeing days annually
- HealthNow payment card $250 annually towards health & wellbeing
- A range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus discount app
The Role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We have two opportunities available workingawake night shifts 11:00pm7:30am. The days of work can be negotiated for theright candidate.
While these roles are based at our SalisburyRoad respite facility there may be times when the facility is not these periods you will be expected to work awake night shifts at ourother services.
As a YouthWorker youll be supporting taiohiin a home like environment to developlife skills so they can thrive in their community. You must have the ability torelate to Taiohi and help them with goal planning building their wellbeingresilience and confidence.
You Mōu
Inthis role you will need:
- Hold a National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (level 4) National Certificate in Youth Work Level 4certificate in Health and Wellbeinga health qualificationor above tertiary qualification
- Experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care
- Be experienced or comfortable with group facilitation
- Passionate about supporting young people to build confidence and resilience
- Both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills
- A current full New Zealand driverslicence
- A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one
- Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi
ClosingDate Rā Katinga: 30 September note this job may close sooner if asuitable candidate is found
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Real is supported byPathways Health Limited part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed tohealthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment.
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About Company
The Wise Trust is one of the largest providers of mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa New Zealand.