Social Worker, Youth Residence, Christchurch

4 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Emerge Aotearoa Full time

**He kōrero mō mātou - About Us**

Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, well-being and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be.

**He kōrero mō te tūranga - The Role**

This is an exciting opportunity located in Christchurch, you'll be working across intensive residential youth services alongside the Service Managers and with support from the Practice Advisor to provide social work support to youth with varying intense and complex needs.

As an intermediate or experienced Social Worker, you will be supporting care planning from a clinical perspective with a hands-on approach in helping clients achieve goals while identifying their needs. You will work alongside the Service Manager to support staff in best practice techniques to achieve great social and health outcomes for our young people. You will be comfortable in coordinating planned and urgent reviews and meetings with our external partners, like Oranga Tamariki, Child and Adolescent Family Services, Emergency Mental Health Services, education providers and even the Police, as necessary.

Most importantly, you'll draw on the strengths of the dynamic team around you to create and implement best practice interventions, support plans and rehabilitation strategies to support whānau to achieve their personal goals and engage within their community.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week across an array of services in Christchurch from Monday to Friday.

**He kōrero mōu - About You**

Sometimes faced with challenges by our young people you will utilise your resilience and calmness to engage and empathise with them. You need to be quick to think on your feet about how to deal with situations when the young people become dysregulated or unwell and need support. You will need to be flexible and adaptable as no two days are the same. Being able to demonstrate advocacy, assertiveness, accountability and compassion for people is important to this role.

**You'll need the following**:

- A current registration with the NZ Social Work Registration Board covered by HPCA 2003 Act and a current APC
- Ideally, previous experience working with youth
- Resilience and strong personal and professional boundaries
- A calm and patient approach to challenges you may face
- Experience or understanding of working in a residential setting would be beneficial
- A current, full New Zealand driver's licence
- The right to work in New Zealand

**Ko tā mātou mahi - We offer**:

- No two days will ever be the same, in this challenging, yet rewarding role
- A supportive Manager, and a team who celebrates success, however little or large they may be
- Learning, development and training opportunities, learning grants and sponsorships and much more
- Fun events and activities with whanau
- Great staff benefits, including store discounts, 20 days annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave, 3 days of well-being leave
- A culturally diverse, inclusive, respectful organisation where you can be yourself

**Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply**

If you are interested in joining an organisation that is passionate about making a positive difference in your community, we would love to hear from you so click the 'APPLY' button today

This role will be advertised until filled.

  • Social Worker

    6 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Full time

    **Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch**: - ** Permanent full-time 1FTE, Monday - Friday**: - ** Current NZ Registration and APC in your profession is essential, along with a full NZ Drivers Licence** Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through...

  • Youth Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Community Care Trust Full time

    **Youth Support Workers - Christchurch (Ōtautahi)** - **Full Time and Part Time Opportunities**: - **Must be available for a weekend shift** **About the Role**: We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals with a compassionate outlook to work in our team who have a desire to make a real difference and contribute to a fun and diverse team. We...

  • Youth Support Workers

    1 week ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Community Care Trust Full time

    **SUPPORT WORKERS (YOUTH) - CHRISTCHURCH (Ōtautahi)** **Full Time and Part Time Opportunities** **Hourly Pay Rate: Up to $29.10 (depending on qualifications)** **About the job**: The **Youth Service **team at Community Care Trust are seeking empathetic and positive individuals with a can-do attitude. The role involves supporting Rangatahi to achieve...

  • Youth Support Workers

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Community Care Trust Full time

    **Youth Support Workers - Christchurch (Ōtautahi)** **Full Time and Part Time Opportunities - Availability across all shifts is required** **Hourly Pay Rate: Up to $29.10 (depending on qualifications)** **About the job**: The **Youth Service **team at Community Care Trust are seeking empathetic and positive individuals with a can-do attitude. The role...

  • Social Worker

    4 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch Full time

    **Full time, 40 hour per week permanent position for a registered Social Worker.**: - ** Permanent part-time position also available 28 hours per week.**: - ** Enjoy being part of one of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team with a passion for professional development**: - ** NZ Registration with the Social Workers Board and Annual Practicing...

  • Youth Worker

    5 days ago

    Christchurch Central, New Zealand Christchurch City College Limited Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

    Here is a great opportunity to join the Pūmanawa teamAt Pūmanawa we support young, talented youth aged 13 to 16 years old to re-engage with education and learning.We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Youth Worker to join the team. You will support and mentor akonga placed into the Alternative Education Programme as well as support the daily...

  • Youth Librarian

    4 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

    **E ngā Iwi, e ngā karangatanga maha huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. E karanga tēnei ki a koutou. Haere mai, tono mai mō tētahi tūranga, i Ngā Kete Wānanga-o-Ōtautahi** At the Christchurch City Council we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. Help make a positive impact on our community while enjoying a...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch Full time

    **Permanent part time vacancy 16 hours per week with days to be discussed at interview**: - ** Join a collaborative and highly specialized team in delivering better outcomes for service users.**: - ** Plenty of scope for training and continual professional development** **_ The Team: _**What we do** The Adult Inpatient in the Specialist Mental Health...

  • Youth Support Workers

    5 days ago

    Christchurch Central, New Zealand Community Care Trust Aotearoa Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

    YouthSupport Workers – across our Christchurch- Ōtautahi , Rangiora and Rolleston ServicesFull Time and Part Time Opportunities across our Female Only Youth ServiceAbout the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūrangaWe are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Youth Support Workers who are keen to create positive difference to the tamariki and...

  • Social Worker

    6 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Fulltime, Permanent Social Worker positions available**: - **Located at the Christchurch West Site**: - **We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience** **Mo te tunga | About the role** There are different areas in which our Social Workers within the Services for Children and Families portfolio operate...