Casual Youth Support Resource Worker - Make a Real Impact

Oranga Tamariki; Manawatū-Whanganui; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

Training and professional development

Make a positive impact on tamariki

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Horowhenua is seeking casual Resource Workers to provide on-call support for tamariki and rangitahi. The role involves transporting young people to school and appointments, minding them, and supporting social workers as needed.

You will work weekend and out-of-hours shifts as required, may stay overnight, and must hold a full driver's license. The role offers an hourly rate of $26.00 plus 8% holiday pay and opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean, current full driver’s licence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience, empathy and ability to engage with tamariki and whānau.
• Experience with tamariki/rangatahi with complex needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transport tamariki and rangatahi to school, appointments, activities and respite.
• Mind tamariki and rangatahi when they are not with their whānau.
• Work weekends and hours outside core hours; overnight stays may be required.
• Support, mentor and walk alongside tamariki and rangatahi during their journey.
• May assist Social Workers when needed.
• Supervise visits and write observational reports for social workers.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Job description

Oranga Tamariki in Horowhenua is seeking casual Resource Workers to provide on-call support for tamariki and rangitahi. The role involves transporting young people to school and appointments, minding them, and supporting social workers as needed.

You will work weekend and out-of-hours shifts as required, may stay overnight, and must hold a full driver's license. The role offers an hourly rate of $26.00 plus 8% holiday pay and opportunities for training and professional development.