Casual Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free confidential counselling services

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance

TSA discount card

Job summary

The Salvation Army Bridge Programme in New Zealand is seeking motivated Residential Support workers for predominantly night and weekend shifts. You will provide a safe, supportive environment for clients in residential housing, uphold the mission and ethos, and maintain confidentiality and dignity of individuals.

Experience in addiction or mental health settings is preferred; National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4 is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work in addiction or mental health settings.
• Willing to undertake National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4.
• Ability to work with Maori and Pacific peoples; full/clean driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Addiction/MH support experience

Cultural safety with Maori and Pacific

Driver's license

Night/weekend shift flexibility

Education

National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4

Job description

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-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.

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 based on 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

Hours of work:

casual

The starting salary for this role will fall between $29.90 and $30.97 per hour

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

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.

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.