[ref. s19962901] Youth Residential Support Worker (0.5 FTE) - Christchurch
Kaimahi Taiohi
Youth Residential Support Worker (0.5 FTE)
Our team of Kaimahi Taiohi are and about standing together to best support them through difficult times.
We are looking for an experienced Support Workers at our Youth Residential Service. This is a permanent, part-time position (0.5 FTE) that involves all facets of Residential Services, including one-on-one key worker tasks and household management.You'll be dedicated to supporting and empowering our rangatahi on their recovery journey, standing by them as they navigate their emotions and challenges.
The following shift is available:
- Week 1: Wednesday - Saturday PM (14:30 - 23:00)
- Week 2: Saturday AM (07:00 - 15:30)
Mo Te Tunga | About the role
In this role you will:
- Support the daily living processes and relationships within an intensive residential environment.
- Together with rangatahi, facilitate goal setting using the Outcome Star.
- Work with our young people within a Trauma Informed Framework.
- Assist tangata in making and maintaining contact with whanau, school and the community to enhance healthy lifestyle choices.
- Be an advocate and emotional support for tangata where necessary.
Mou | About you
We would like you to have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with tangata and colleagues. You are a skilled practitioner who can help people achieve and/or set clear goals and support them to implement the plan in a culturally safe way.
- A caring and compassionate nature with good communication skills.
- An enjoyment of, and heart for, rangatahi.
- A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or a relevant qualification with recognized mental health equivalency.
- A willingness to commit to and support the bicultural journey that Stepping Stone Trust is on as we live out our partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills.
- Ability to engage and develop good relationships with young people and families.
- Be able to contribute to a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Ability to identify risk(s) and mobilise effective and speedy intervention.
- An understanding of Health & Safety and Infection Control principles is essential.
- The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and tangata.
- A certain degree of computer literacy.
- A full, clean driver's licence.
Ta matou mahi | We offer
A friendly work environment where you, together with support staff, can make a difference in people's lives.- Paid birthday leave (after six months permanent employment).
- Paid sick leave (after three months permanent employment).
- Internal training and development opportunities.
Mo matou | About us
We are a faith-based organisation, delivering mental health recovery services, and our mission is to journey with people to find a place of standing, hope, recovery, and wellness. We champion our values of Faith, Grace, Hope, Love, and Integrity in our work by bringing the best of ourselves to every situation and put the wellbeing of all the people we care for, first.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 17th November 2024.
If you are interested in this role and have a passion for helping and supporting tangata in our community, then we would love to hear from you. For further information and/or a Position Description please contact Sharon on 03 338 6390 or email recruitment@stepstone.org.nz. We look forward to receiving your cover letter and CV.
Applications are reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to hire employees and close a job before the advertised closing date.
Stepping Stone Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we strive to attract and maintain a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and ensures a positive culture for people to work in.??All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
** Our organisation has a strong commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people; and any employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to the role for which they have applied.
We welcome applications directly via our website. Please do not click the "apply now" button.
To view the Position Description and apply for this job go to: https://steppingstonetrust.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6682052.
Applications close 17 November 2024