Night Residential Support Worker (Addiction)

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 41,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free confidential counselling services

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance (Southern

TSA discount card for retailers

Job summary

The Salvation Army Bridge Programme in Wellington, NZ, is recruiting casual Residential Support Workers for predominantly nighttime hours, including weekend nights. Experience in addiction or mental health support is preferred, with a National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4 encouraged and a full/clean driver’s license required.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, non-discriminatory environment, upholding the mission and ethos, protecting confidentiality, and

Qualifications

• Experience in support work in addiction or mental health settings.
• Willing to undertake National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4.
• Full/clean driver’s license is essential.
• Ability to work in a culturally safe manner with Maori and Pacific peoples.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive and safe environment for clients in residential housing.
• Uphold The Salvation Army’s Mission and ethos.
• Value and respect each client’s dignity and privacy.
• Preserve confidentiality of clients’ information and maintain good communication with clients, families, and team members.
• Commit to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi as they apply to The Salvation Army Bridge Programme.
• Ensure care without discrimination on race, culture, health, sexual orientation or age.

Skills

Night shift

Casual work

Support work

Education

Mental Health Support Level 4 certificate

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Salvation Army Bridge Programme in Wellington, NZ, is recruiting casual Residential Support Workers for predominantly nighttime hours, including weekend nights. Experience in addiction or mental health support is preferred, with a National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4 encouraged and a full/clean driver’s license required.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, non-discriminatory environment, upholding the mission and ethos, protecting confidentiality, and