Youth Worker, New Plymouth

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

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