Residential Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Canterbury is seeking a Care Provider to oversee the recovery house environment and support clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health and addiction support, along with strong communication skills. This casual role offers a starting hourly rate between $27.80 and $29.60, along with various benefits including additional leave days and discounted medical insurance.

Benefits

Additional leave days

Discounted Medical Insurance

Free confidential counselling services

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and addiction support work roles.
• Ability to report observations, incidents in written and verbal formats.
• Upholds the values and mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the house environment to ensure it remains safe and supportive.
• Responsible for administration of medication accurately.
• Maintains building security.

Skills

Mental health and addiction support experience

Good communication skills

Self-organization

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Education

Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate

Job description

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• Making a difference for tangata/clients impacted by mis-use of alcohol and/ or drugs.
• Provision of afterhours and/or weekend support for residential tangata/clients
• Working on a variety of tasks maintaining an efficient and safe environment for tangata/clients to enhance their therapeutic journey

About the Business:

The Salvation Army has been transforming lives since 1865. We work in over 130 countries, coordinated by our International Headquarters in London and we are a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. The Army has over 3000 officers and employees in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa and is recognised as a high value employer. The mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is: Caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.

About the Role:

This role will be providing care for residential tangata/clients living on-site in a recovery house

What will your responsibilities be:

• Oversees the house environment to ensure it remains safe and supportive space for tangata/clients
• Responsible for administration of medication accurately and in accordance with policy
• Able to report observations, incidents in written and verbal formats
• Cleaning and kitchen duties are performed according to task lists
• Administration duties are performed according to task lists
• Maintains building security

Our ideal candidate will:

• Upholds the values and mission of The Salvation Army
• Holds (or is working towards) a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate
• Has a willingness to work from a bicultural perspective, and has an awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi
• Ability to work alone whilst remaining part of a team
• Experience in mental health and addiction support work roles
• Is self-organised
• Has an ability to relate to people with sensitivity, caring and patience, be tactful and discrete
• Understand the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
• Good written and oral communication skills with an ability to write accurate records and reports.

Our offer to you:

• 2 x Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations

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

This is a casual role. The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $27.80 and $29.60

We look forward to receiving your application.

TSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity Employer.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.