Youth Worker

Real | Mō mātou

Our spirit is 'loving life', and that's what we do: we work with our taiohi to realise this aspiration.

Te Whare Huapai is a transitional home for young people that are transitioning into adulthood. Our purpose and our why is centred around holistically supporting our taiohi to becoming more independent in their lives and their choices.

Successful applicants will be supporting young people to gain independent living skills so that the transition to adulthood is more successful. Youth work experience is an advantage.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• 5% employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Five weeks of annual leave, after 12 months of employment
• 2x paid wellbeing days per year
• HealthNow payment card - $250 per year towards health & wellbeing
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Financial risk and planning review
• Specsavers discount
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and support in your role and career

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This role is permanent, part-time position, working Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am-6:30pm.

Apply your skills, creative ideas, and expertise to work collaboratively with team members and other agencies to get the best outcomes for our taiohi me nga whānau. Supporting taiohi in a residential setting, you’ll help to develop life skills and resilience and provide support with practical problem solving.

You | Mōu

• Applicants must hold the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent, or be studying towards one.
• Experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills.
• A current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• 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.
• Māori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. We also encourage people with lived experience to apply.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 28 September 2024. Please note, this job may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found

Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Real-Youth-Worker.pdf

Contact | Whakapā: Hoki Henry, Team Coach on hoki.henry@real.org.nz.

For further information, visit www.real.org.nz

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment.

Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.

All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.