Hostel Support worker

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks 2 casual Support workers for its Addington Hostel in Canterbury. Responsibilities include medication management and supporting residents' recovery. Ideal candidates are adaptable with relevant experience and must have Health and Wellbeing certifications. Full support and training provided to further qualifications.

Benefits

Free confidential counselling services

Free flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance

TSA discount card for various retailers

Free onsite parking

Internal training opportunities

Support towards completing Level 4 Certificate

Qualifications

• Completed at least Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
• Undertaking or completed Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.
• At least 1 year experience in support work within housing or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Medication allocation and food services.
• Supporting residents in their recovery journey.
• Ensuring site security and overseeing daily needs.

Skills

Adaptability

Energetic

Self-motivated

Commitment

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

The Addington Hostel has been providing housing for men for the last 130 years, in Christchurch. We are a 24 hour staffed site with Support workers being a core of our staff across the day and night.

About the Role:

We are wanting 2 more casual Support workers to join our team and you will provide cover for staff on holiday, sick or training. We mainly need staff in the afternoon and night shifts and weekends. You will work alongside other Support workers on the shift to oversee the practical day to day needs of the hostel and the men who live here

What will your responsibilities be:

• Medication allocation.
• Food services
• Supporting the men in their journey of recovery
• Security of the site and those living here
• Support the day to day needs of the site

Our ideal candidate will:

• Must have completed at least the Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or approved equivalent)
• you need to be undertaking or have completed the Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or approved equivalent)
• Have at least 1 year of experience in Support work in a related field such as Housing, mental health, addictions or Corrections type of service
• Be comfortable working in an all male hostel . (we have majority female staff)
• Able to work evenings/weekends as that will be when we need casual staff

Our offer to you:

• Pay equity pay rates for Support workers
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Free flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Free onsite parking
• Lots of internal training
• Support towards completing your Level 4 Certificate

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role is casual andhours worked will be on an as needed basis each week

The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $26.94 (Level 3) and $29.10 (Level 4)

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer andbelieves workplaces thrive with diversity.