Resource Worker

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Tamariki and Rangatahi Support Workers (Resource Workers)
Casual - Ōtautahi sites
Hourly rate of $23.65ph
(As and when required for short or block assignments)

Are you driven to make a difference for tamariki and their whānau? At Oranga Tamariki we are dedicated to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say.

Our Tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving whānau. We are on a journey to ensure it happens.

We are seeking several Casual Tamariki and Rangatahi Support Workers (Resource Workers) for the Ōtautahi area to provide support services.

You will play an important part in a very rewarding role.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The mahi you do will vary depending on the needs at the time, but could include the following:

  • Transport tamariki and rangatahi to school, appointments, activities, and respite
  • Minding tamariki and rangatahi when they are not with their whānau
  • Monitoring of tamaiti who are deemed at risk
  • Weekend work may be required, and occasionally travel may require you to stay overnight
  • Support, mentor and walk alongside our tamaiti during their journey with us
  • You may assist Social Workers if the need arises
  • Supervising their visits at a variety of venues with parents, whānau and/or siblings, and writing observational reports
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

  • Flexibility to work varying hours during the week and weekends, and to changing priorities
  • People skills, patience, and an ability to see past what someone might be struggling with and an empathy for tamaiti
  • Experience with tamariki that may have complex needs (Behavioural, ADHD, Autism, FASD to name a few)
  • Exhibit discretion and be able to earn the trust of tamariki, rangatahi and other staff
  • Demonstrate tolerance and understanding
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience, be able to prepare an accurate, understandable, and useable report or incident record if needed
  • Always show a high degree of consistency in behaviour and act as a clear and positive role model, generating confidence and commitment of others through his/her own ethical conduct
  • The ability to work in New Zealand, hold a clean current driver's licence
  • An understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori & Pacific Island cultures
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
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