Residential Youth Worker
Through daily care of our youth you will provide a safe and nurturing environment for them to grow and develop while in a Barnardos residential home.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Barnardos
Location: Canterbury
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +64-9-481-5852
Fax: +64-9-271-8416
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Detail information about job Residential Youth Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Be part of New Zealand’s largest children’s charity
- Unique and challenging role
- Shift loading allowance
Job Summary
Te Poutama Àrahi Rangatahi is looking for a suitably qualified and/or experienced Residential Youth Worker to fill a permanent vacancy which is full-time, 40 hours per week with 2 shifts, 6.30am – 3.00pm OR 2.00pm – 10.30pm as rostered.
About the role
The role maintains responsibility for the daily care of youth in a Barnardos residential home within the framework of the policies and practices of Barnardos, key agencies Oranga Tamariki and Community Based Treatment providers to achieve the best possible outcomes by providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth to grow and develop while in a residential facility.
Duties
- Daily care for youth by assisting them to engage in therapeutic interventions
- Support youth make positive changes in their lives through education, treatment and residential care
- Develop, facilitate, monitor and evaluate programmed activities for youth that enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectual development while in residential care
Skills and experience key to this role are:
- A formal qualification in human services (or be studying towards the same) highly desirable
- At least 1 years’ experience working with young people who present challenging behaviours
- Professional integrity, resilience and dedication
- Some knowledge of Residential Care Regulations would be beneficial
- A current full clean NZ Driver’s licence is required
- A current First Aid Certificate is desirable
Culture
Some of the work can be quite challenging so you will need to have resilience and passion for working with youth, be a flexible person with a positive attitude and exhibit the ability to build strong professional relationships with young people, whanau/families, staff and service providers.
You will be working alongside of passionate Residential, Clinical, Education and Administrative team members who are all working hard for Kiwi kids.
Benefits
- Family friendly organisation with flexible working conditions
- Reduced cost childcare and other benefits
- Professional and supportive colleagues
- Professional development and learning opportunities
About the Organisation
Barnardos is New Zealand’s leading children’s charity. We tailor our services to respond to local needs, individual challenges and diverse experiences. We are deeply committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the principles it represents — it is an essential part of who we are and the work we do.
We’re here for all Kiwi kids. Every day, our services and staff make a real and positive difference in the lives of thousands of children and families across New Zealand.
With your help, we can do even more.
To view the position description please visit - https://www.barnardos.org.nz/work-for-us/
Applications close 30 July 2018.
Please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.