Support Workers and Youth Workers

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Support Workers and Youth Workers. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Do you enjoy connecting with the community?
• Bring your strong computer skills and 'can-do' attitude
• Become part of a dynamic and passionate team

If you enjoy working in a dynamic and passionate small team and have a commitment to continued professional development, community development and working in a collaborative manner then this may be the opportunity for you. We believe that everyone is capable of living a meaningful life.

• Our innovative social services are focused on empowering people to reach their full potential
• Grow your career, be challenged and realise the potential in you and others around you
• Full-time, fixed-term roles until 30 June 2019

About the role

You will be joining our Intensive Support Home for high needs young people that provides accommodation and support services for a teenage client with high and complex needs. Working closely with Oranga Tamariki - Ministry of Children, you will join this client on their reintegration journey, providing a safe environment and supporting them with their goals and daily tasks.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is positive, flexible, vibrant, confident and compassionate to work in our service. You'll naturally be a problem solver, quick thinker and enjoy connecting with the community in line with the reintegration plan. You'll use your non judgemental attitude and belief to encourage clients to change and grow.

What you need:

• Experience working as a Mental Health Support Worker or Youth Worker is essential
• It's desirable that you'll have a NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent qualification, however if you're passionate about our organisation and you're willing to work towards a qualification we'll support you as much as we can
• It's essential that you have a full New Zealand driver's licence
• Strong computer skills, a 'can-do' attitude and be able to demonstrate strong personal and professional boundaries
• Flexible in the hours you can work as the service operates seven days a week

About us

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people! If you haven't already guessed it, here at Emerge Aotearoa we're all about people! We're culturally connected and hold our values close to our hearts.

Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of social services including mental health and addictions, disability, employment support and social housing. We operate throughout Aotearoa and employ approximately 1000 people. Our staff strive to provide mana-enhancing services that promote health and wellbeing for individuals, family, whanau and communities.

What's in it for you:

• Extensive in-house training
• Safe and supportive work environment where employees are valued
• Opportunity to become part of a dynamic and passionate team
• A company that is committed to supporting professional development
• Join a great team of people who care about supporting and making a difference in the community
• You'll be rewarded by helping people to reach their goals - in return we'll also help you to reach yours

Are you up for a challenge? Wanting to have a 'real' impact? Keen to be part of something new?

To apply for this role please visit our careers site careers.emergeaotearoa.org.nz and register your details - Reference 13946SK.

Applications close Tuesday, 24 July 2018.

Realising potential - tautokohia te mana tangata.