Resource Worker

7 days ago

West Coast, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Casual position - As and when required for short or block assignments
- Greymouth based
- $23.65 per hour

Are you driven to make a difference for tamaiti tāne 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 a Casual Tamariki and Rangatahi Support Workers (Resource Workers) for the Greymouth 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 tāne who are deemed at risk
- Weekend work may be required, and travel may require you to stay overnight
- Support, mentor and walk alongside our tamaiti tāne 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 tāne
- 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
- 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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