Pathways
Youth Worker
- Posted 1w ago
- On Site
- Fixed Term Contract
Location
New Plymouth
Job Description
- Full-time, Fixed term till June 2025 + Monday - Friday + New Plymouth
- 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
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
- Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
- Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
- Financial risk and planning review
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
You will be reporting to the Team Coach and working in a team of youth workers.
This is a full-time, fixed-term role based in New Plymouth. You will be working Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm. This position is fixed term until June 2025.
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: Monday, 16th December 2024. 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.
Hard Skills Required
- Current full NZ driver’s licence
- first aid certificate
- NZCHW
- primary care sector knowledge
Soft Skills Required
- Coordination
- Communication
Benefits and Perks
Job Schedule
- Shift Work