• Full-time + Monday - Friday + New Plymouth
• 5 weeks annual leave + Wise Group Discount App and more!
• Supporting taiohi me nga whānau to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

Work alongside taiohi to reach & maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness. Assist them with meal prep, cleanup & other daily living tasks.

Real | Mō mātou
At Real, we want to play a part in supporting all young New Zealanders to feel great about their futures. We provide health and well-being services in the community to people aged between 12 and 24. We believe in the importance of community, connection, and relationships – and in the ability of young people to shape their own futures.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• Holiday programme assistance
• $250 Healthcare subsidies per year
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
You will be reporting to the Team Coach and working in a team of youth workers. Young people will stay in our home-like retreat for short periods while they are supported by trained youth mental health and addiction workers.

This is a full-time role based in New Plymouth. You will be working Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm.

About You | Mōu:
We’re looking for a savvy and energised youth worker to join our growing service.

You will have:

• A National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level 4) or National Certificate in Youth Work.
• An understanding of trauma-informed care and working with young people.
• Full NZ driver’s licence.
• An understanding of Information Technology – Microsoft Office preferred.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health, and addiction preferred.
• Māori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. We also encourage people with lived experience to apply.

Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025. Please note, this advert may close early when a suitable candidate has been found.

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf

Contact: Maudena Borg - Team Coach on Maudena.Borg@pathways.co.nz

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. For further information, visit our website www.real.org.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.