Residential Youth Worker

4 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Based at Kaahui Whetuu in South Auckland, our Residential Youth Workers have an important role to play. They provide care and support to the young people in our care and encourage and motivate them to make positive choices. This is a real opportunity to positively influence young people, help them grow and successfully transition back into the community. Our young people require wrap around support from us which is why our Residential Youth Workers do rostered shifts as the facility provides 24-hours, 7-days per week coverage (including weekends and public holidays).
**Mō mātou | About us**:
Our tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau. At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, we're on a journey to ensure that it happens. We are a leading social work practice that is child-centred, trauma-informed, and effective for all cultures. We are a Ministry with a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say.
**Mō te tūnga | About the role**:
Our Residential Youth Workers have an important role to play. They provide care and support to the young people in our care and encourage and motivate them to make positive choices. This is a permanent opportunity to positively influence young people. Typical duties of the role could include: Coaching rangatahi through our structured day and through all life necessities Participate in activities with our young people by playing sports Support our rangatahi by helping them with their studies, teaching them life skills such as cooking, art, music and cultural programmes and mentor them to make positive life choices Build rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and assist with redirecting behaviour
**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring**:

- A full, clean, valid driver's licence - ability to drive a manual vehicle is highly desirable
- Meet the Children's Act safety checking and our vetting requirements New Zealand citizenship or residency
- Resilience, initiative and a proactive approach with a positive outlook
- Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with
- A tertiary education within psychology, social sciences, social work, sports, music, arts or teaching would be an advantage
- Flexibility to work different shifts - mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Experience working with Rangatahi and Tamariki
- Sound judgement with the ability to manage risk and make tough decisions
- Life experience and understanding of what rangatahi may be going through
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
- Understanding and confidence in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori would be a definite advantage

**Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you**:
**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**:
**Applications Close**: 10th October 2024
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.



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