Accommodation Services Kaimahi

Christchurch City Mission; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Christchurch is seeking a casual support worker for their Women's Emergency Accommodation. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 certificate in health and wellbeing and experience with individuals facing homelessness. You will provide support, coping strategies, and medication management as part of a dedicated team. This role promises variety and personal satisfaction from making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Wellbeing allowance

Day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who are homeless or at risk.
• Strong understanding of social justice and relevant laws.
• Comfortable working in a values-led, Christian-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coping strategies for residents.
• Assist with medication management.
• Work within a supportive team environment.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring skills

Great communication and people skills

Knowledge of Canterbury’s social services

Ability to manage time well

IT confident with reporting

Education

Level 4 certificate in health and wellbeing

Job description

Application Information

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About Us – Christchurch City Mission

The Christchurch City Mission (Te Whare Mīhana Ki ŅāŅāutahi) helps anyone in need, no matter their situation. We work with people going through tough times—whether it’s because of job loss, housing issues, addiction, family problems, or financial stress.

We respond to both immediate crises and long-term challenges. Our services aim to help people gain the confidence and skills to live independently and feel proud of themselves. We’ve seen lives change with our support and believe everyone deserves a second chance.

What This Role Is About

This is a casual role which involves working either of the following shifts in our Women's Emergency Accommodation.

Shifts: 4.30pm-12.30am

12.15am-8.30am

The position is part of an integrated team of individuals that work closely together in a residential setting to provide support, coping strategies and medication management for men and women in our accommodation services. The team members are appropriately trained and qualified support workers, supported by clinical staff to provide twenty-four hour, seven days per week support, to meet residents’ individual needs.

About You - What you Bring

We are seeking someone with the following skills and experience:

• Level 4 certificate in health and wellbeing or equivalent experience (or currently studying for)
• Experience working with people who are homeless or at risk
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring and managing teams
• Great communication and people skills
• Knowledge of Canterbury’s social services
• Strong understanding of social justice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and relevant laws
• Ability to manage time well, stay calm under pressure, and make good decisions
• Commitment to respectful, inclusive, and ethical practice
• IT confident and able to manage reporting and systems
• Comfortable working in a values-led, Christian-based organisation

In return we can offer you a rewarding role within a fun and supportive team environment, where no two days will be the same! We also offer a wellbeing allowance and a day off for your birthday, not to mention the personal satisfaction gained from working for an organisation that does such amazing work! More importantly, you’ll gain personal satisfaction from contributing to an organisation that does such valuable work in our community.

If you want to discuss the role further, please contact [e-mail].

At the Christchurch City Mission, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for the City Mission to apply for our vacant positions. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Note: To be eligible to apply for this role you need to have a New Zealand or Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency or a valid Work Visa.