Support Worker Jobs in New Zealand

• Support young people in a residential respite setting
• Our spirit is ‘loving life’, and that's what we do!
• Earn up to $29.83 per hour + other benefits

Do you thrive in working alongside taiohi and supporting them to build life skills, resilience, and strong connections with their whānau, friends and communities?

Real | Mō mātou
Our spirit is ‘loving life’, and that's what we do – we work with our taiohi to realise this aspiration.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
The role of the youth worker involves working alongside the taiohi to meet their day to day needs and supporting them on their journey to reach their full potential in ways which recognise and celebrate the mana of the young person.

In this role you will:
· Support young people between the ages of 12-18 in a residential respite setting with a core focus on supporting their mental health through a trauma informed lens
· Be busy supporting young people with independent daily living skills, help them plan and work towards individual goals and support them with activities or outings
· Have good people skills and able to work independently and within a wider team.
· Might attend appointments and advocate for our taiohi
· Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cooking, cleaning, gardening, and helping with everyday tasks.

You | Mōu
You will:
· Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised equivalent.
· Have experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care. 
· Have both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills.   
· Hold a current full New Zealand driver’s licence. 
· Hold a current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
· Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 03 March 2025. Please note, this job may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

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

Contact | Whakapā: Clare Williams, Team Coach 027 2505 585 or email clare.williams@real.org.nz

For further information, visit www.real.org.nz 

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment.

Note: The Criminal History Check is exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.

All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.