Casual Support Worker for Children & Youth Care

Open Home Foundation; Wellington; In loco; NZD 30.000 - 39.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Open Home Foundation in Whanganui is seeking a casual Support Worker to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of Tamariki in residential care. The role involves evening and weekend shifts, potential overnight care, and transporting children as needed.

A caring, patient approach and alignment with the charity’s Christian Kaupapa are essential. Ideal candidates will have Health and Wellbeing certification, experience with young people, and a willingness to undertake relevant training to support

Competenze

• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing is preferred.
• Experience working with young people is required.
• Willingness to undertake training for care of vulnerable children/young people with disabilities/ASD.
• Experience in residential settings is advantageous.
• Ability to quickly establish confidence and routine with child and family.
• Own transport with full clean driver’s license is essential.
• First Aid certification is expected.
• Evenings, weekends and some overnight shifts are required.
• Demonstrated understanding of Māori-Tauiwi relationships and empathy with OHF's character.
• Alignment with Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa.

Mansioni

• Support Tamariki to ensure needs and safety are met.
• Stabilise placements for children with specific needs.
• May involve transporting children and supporting visits.
• Establish rapport with the child and their family and maintain routines.
• Be available for after-hours and overnight care as required.

Conoscenze

Young people experience

Rapport building

First Aid certified

Evenings/weekends availability

Safe driving/Driver's license

Cultural awareness (Māori/Tauiwi)

Christian Kaupapa alignment

Residential care exposure

Formazione

Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Experience in residential settings

Training in care of vulnerable children/ ASD

Descrizione del lavoro

Open Home Foundation in Whanganui is seeking a casual Support Worker to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of Tamariki in residential care. The role involves evening and weekend shifts, potential overnight care, and transporting children as needed.

A caring, patient approach and alignment with the charity’s Christian Kaupapa are essential. Ideal candidates will have Health and Wellbeing certification, experience with young people, and a willingness to undertake relevant training to support