Residential Youth Worker

6 months ago


Canterbury, New Zealand Ko Taku Reo Full time

**Night hours**:

- ** Casual work**:

- ** Demonstrate a real passion and dedication to all aspects of service deliverables**

**ABOUT US / MŌ MĀTOU**

At Ko Taku Reo we work to nurture the social and emotional wellbeing of New Zealand’s Deaf and hard of hearing children and help them form their own identity; as well as providing support and resources to help them reach their academic potential. We are a school and a national learning organisation. You will be joining a nationwide team who share passion and enthusiasm for supporting our students and school.

**THE ROLE / TE MAHI**

We are looking for caring and positive professionals who are team players to join our residential support team. As a Residential Youth Worker (Night), you will be responsible for the safe operation of the residential homes for Deaf students. The Residential Youth Workers (Night) work closely and in co-operation with senior leaders, residential staff, families and whānau to encourage and teach Deaf students to live independently. They are responsible for the care and safety of residential students overnight and in the morning until the Residential Youth Worker or Residential Team Leader arrives.

The residence, located in Sumner, Christchurch, incorporates a residential setting for Deaf boarding students during school term time. The residential programme focuses on independent living and life skills. Students range from 11 to 21 years of age. The hours of work are Monday - Thursday 9.50pm-8.50am, Friday - Saturday 9.50pm-7.10am and Sunday 9.50pm-8.50am.

**ABOUT YOU / MŌ KOE**

To be suitable for this position you will have:

- NZSL experience or qualifications preferred, a willingness to learn is essential
- Knowledge of Deaf culture preferred, a willingness to learn is essential
- 2+ years' experience working with youth preferred
- A current full driver's license
- Experience in motivating and communicating with a broad range of groups and individuals and in particular, young people
- Experience working in a school environment preferable but not essential
- Experience working with young people with multiple needs
- Knowledge of Children's Act and NZ legislation preferred

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