Bridge Residential Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 41 000 - 43 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free confidential counselling services

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance with God?

Résumé du poste

The Salvation Army Bridge Programme in Wellington is recruiting casual Residential Support workers for night shifts, including weekend nights. Experience in addiction or mental health settings is preferred, or willingness to obtain the National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4.

A clean driver's license and cultural safety with Maori and Pacific peoples are essential. The role focuses on a safe, supportive environment, confidentiality and strong teamwork, aligned with The

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction or mental health settings preferred.
• Willingness to undertake National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4.
• Ability to work night shifts including weekends.

Responsabilités

• Provide a supportive and safe environment for clients in residential housing.
• Uphold The Salvation Army's mission and Christian ethos.
• Respect the individuality, dignity and privacy of each client.
• Preserve confidentiality of clients' information.
• Maintain good communication with clients, family/whanau and team members.
• Commitment to Treaty of Waitangi principles as applied to the programme.
• Ensure care without discrimination on race, culture, health, sexual orientation or age.

Description du poste

Location: Wellington

About the Business:

The Salvation Army Bridge Centres exists to provide safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced based best practice and are known for being people-centered, caring, transformative and responsive.

About the Role:

The Salvation Army Bridge Programme currently has vacancies for suitably qualified and experienced Residential Support workers. Some versatility will be required in terms of the variable hours, but they are for predominantly nighttime hours including weekend nights.

The applicant should have experience in support work in an addiction or mental health setting and/or hold or be willing to undertake the National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4.

The ability to work in a culturally appropriate and safe manner with Maori and Pacific peoples is essential as is a full / clean driver's license.

What will your responsibilities be:

• To provide a supportive and safe environment for clients within residential housing.
• Uphold The Salvation Army's Mission and Christian ethos.
• Value and respect the individuality, dignity and privacy of each client of the Bridge Programme.
• Preserve confidentiality of clients' personal information.
• Maintain good communication with clients, family/whanau, and other team members.
• Committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi as they apply to The Salvation Army Bridge Programme.
• Clients receive care without discrimination on the basis of race, culture, health, sexual orientation or age.

Our offer to you:

• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers

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 and shifts will be offered when they are available.

The starting hourly rate for this role will depend on your qualifications. If you have no qualifications or have Level 1 or 2 qualifications, you will start on a hourly rate of $29.90 per hour. If you have Level 4 qualification, then your start rate will be $30.97 per hour.

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

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles

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.