Casual Residential Night Attendant - Kaahui Whetuu/Aucklandat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children -
Mō mātou | About us Our tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau. At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, we're on a journey to ensure that it happens.
We are a leading social work practice that is child-centred, trauma-informed, and effective for all cultures.
We are a Ministry with a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say.
Mō te tūnga | About the role Kaahui Whetuu is a 24 hours, 7 days per week operation, that operates across three different locations in South Auckland, providing homely environments focused on achieving positive change in the lives of rangatahi.
Our team is dedicated to improving outcomes for those in our care and helping them realise their potential.This role is all about providing positive engagement, role-modelling and motivation for at-risk rangatahi all the while demonstrating resilience, maturity, reliability and honesty.
We are looking for Residential Night Attendants who are high quality role models and champions of rangatahi in our care and who provide daily care and support.
They get involved assisting our young people to re-engage with school/vocation, attending appointments, having visits with their family, connecting with peers, and managing themselves within the home.
We work to keep our rangatahi connected to the positive influences in their lives- mentors, whānau, work and community-based programmes.
This is not a 9 to 5 job
- the successful candidate would be required to provide cover as and when required to support our permanent night shift staff.
Typical duties of the role can involve: Coaching rangatahi through our structured day and through all life necessities Participating in activities with our rangatahi Supporting our rangatahi by helping them with their studies, teaching them life skills such as cooking, art, music and cultural programmes and mentor them to make positive life choices Establishing rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and assist with redirecting behaviour It is important that you are motivated to engage in our way of being, so it is an advantage to have skills in tikanga & te reo Māori
- however a strong motivation to learn restorative approaches is a great start.
You will work within a collaborative and reflective workplace so need to be open minded and a team player who is committed to achieving Oranga Tamariki's vision, purpose, and values together.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring.We value our kaimahi and the wide range of skills and experiences they have.
We want to hear from you if you have: High quality skills to work with rangatahi who may have behavioural issues.
Studies or qualifications in psychology, social sciences, social work, education (not required but are beneficial) Knowledge or high motivation to learn Tikanga and Te Reo Māori Ability to cover night shifts from 10:30pm- 7am. An appropriate level of physical health & fitness to interact with rangatahi Right to work in New Zealand Full, clean New Zealand driver's license Meet the safety checking and police vetting requirements required under the Children's Act Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you: This position pays $26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay on hours worked.
There is a variety of shifts available as we operate 24/7.
We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow, including paid training upon starting to set you up for success.We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.
This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply.
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter, please include in your application your work availability.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz.
Applications Close: Wednesday 20 November 2024 If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.