Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Child and Youth Care Practitioner. Terms and conditions vacancy

Since 1925 Cholmondeley Children’s Centre, situated in beautiful Governors Bay has operated as a charitable organisation offering urgent and planned respite care and education for children between the ages of 3 and 12, and support for their families/whānau during times when their own resources and support networks are not enough. 

Fun, energetic and flexible our Child and Youth Care Practitioners are the heart of the work we do.  The tasks and responsibilities are varied and no two days are same.  Changing sheets, playing cards with a group of children, helping in the kitchen, attending fantastic outings with our Kura, baking, supporting children's emotional and behaviour needs, are all part of day to day work.  We are a child centred service. So if you love to support children to problem solve, and see every opportunity as a learning opportunity with children, then you are the person we are looking for,   

We need people who are driven to provide the best possible care and support for the children and families that use our service.  A great communicator and organiser, you'll always put the child first. 

You need to be able to work weekends, mornings and evenings as this role includes shift work on a rotating roster. 

You'll need to demonstrate:

Child focus

Excellent communication skills to children and adults alike

A positive, can do attitude

We have 1 permanent and 1 one year fixed term role available

Sounds like you?

Then please forward your CV with a covering letter outlining why you're the person for this job or if you would like to see the full job description then email

[email protected]

Applications by 8am  Monday 23rd July 2018