Resource Worker

2 weeks ago

Wanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Make a difference for Tamariki and Rangatahi as a Support Worker**

Are you driven to make a difference for tamaiti t ne and their wh nau? At Oranga Tamariki, we are committed to placing tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do. We believe every young person deserves to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving wh nau.
- **Casual Resource Workers - Based at our Whanganui Site**:

- **x2 Tamariki & Rangatahi Support Worker (Resource Workers) vacancies**:

- **Hourly rate $26.00 per hour**(as and when required for short or block assignments)

**About the role | Mo te tunga**

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 wh nau
- Weekend work and hours outside of core business hours may be required, and travel may on occasion require you to stay overnight.
- Support, mentor and walk alongside our tamariki and rangatahi during their journey with us
- You may assist Social Workers if the need arises
- Supervising tamariki and rangatahi visits at a variety of venues with parents, wh nau and/or siblings, and writing observational reports for the social worker.

**What you will bring | Ng pumanawatanga ou**
- Flexibility to work varying hours including weekends and potentially overnight stays
- Patience, empathy and an ability to see past what someone might be struggling with
- Experience with tamariki and rangatahi who may have complex needs (Behavioral, Trauma, ADHD, Autism, FASD to name a few)
- Exhibit discretion and be able to earn the trust of tamariki, rangatahi, wh nau 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 to social workers
- 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 **full** driver's licence
- An understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular, Tikanga M ori & Pacific Island cultures.
- Ability to Provide professional references from current and previous employers

**What's in it for you | Nou te rourou**
- A vibrant and supportive team environment
- Training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of tamariki and rangitahi

**What's in it for you |**Nou te rourou**

Why move to Whanganui? Live | Discover Whanganui
- 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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