Occupational Therapist/social Worker

3 months ago


Hamilton, New Zealand Real Full time

Earn up to $47.95 Per Hour + Paid well-being days + extra weeks annual leave.
- Permanent, full-time role working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.
- Lead a team of Youth Workers in Mental Health sector.
- Seeking a creative Occupational Therapist or Social Worker passionate about youth and leadership.

Real | Mō mātou

We provide health and wellbeing services for youth aged between 12 and 17. We believe in the importance of community, connection and relationships - and in the ability of young people to shape their own futures.

Real teams consist of motivated people who live and breathe our purpose, make ordinary things extraordinary and spend their days going above and beyond to help young people to realize their potential.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
- Fifth Week of Annual Leave
- Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
- Holiday programme assistance

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We're looking for an inspirational leader to join our Real service as a Team Coach. You will lead a youth focused team to provide specialist support for up to four taiohi and you will work closely with Oranga Tamariki.

It is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. You will also be part of the rostered after-hours service on a rotating basis.

As a Team Coach, you will be part of the local leadership team, attend regular meetings and Team Coach trainings. This role reports to the Service and Relationship Manager, who will facilitate a robust induction and provide ongoing support.
- Inspire a team of passionate Youth workers to deliver a service of excellence
- Lead a four-bed service providing short-stay for taiohi aged 12-17 years
- Influence the therapeutic programme for taiohi offered in a homelike environment
- Play a key role in the planning and support of taiohi and whānau in the whare
- Partner with Oranga Tamariki and other agencies to support positive outcomes for taiohi and whānau

You | Mōu

You will have clinical experience in working in adolescent mental health and addiction. You will also be an experienced leader, able to unite and motivate a team through your positive energy. You'll be positive, energetic, organised and a great communicator.

As well as having great leadership and people skills and be able to demonstrate your ability to work well with other services such as DHBs, PHOs, and the wider community and social sector to implement personalised plans.

You will have:

- A current New Zealand Health registration.
- Experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care.
- De-escalation skills.
- A current full New Zealand driver's license.
- A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
- An understanding of what you need for your own wellbeing.
- Ability to work collaboratively with funders and stakeholders.
- A demonstrated ability and cultural competence in working with Māori.

The Team

Together as one team you will support the taiohi in a home environment to develop life skills and resilience, provide support with practical problem solving and daily life skills, supporting community connection and liaising with relevant support services, family/whānau and other providers to provide “whatever it takes and keeping it REAL” for the taiohi we support in order to grow and identify their purpose and belonging in our community so they have the opportunity to thrive.

Contact | Whakapā: Victoria Waters, Service & Relationship Manager on 027 229 9105
- Some health and disability sector employers may require workers to be vaccinated. This is because workers come into close contact with people likely to get seriously ill if they get COVID-19. Having undertaken a thorough health and safety analysis with regards to Covid-19, we have determined that vaccination is required for our workforce (two primary doses and at least one booster)._
- Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment._
- All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process._



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