Overnight Youth Support Worker

MASH Trust; Palmerston North, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Rewarding mahi

Training and development

Career advancement

A supportive environment

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Mash Trust is seeking a Youth Worker to support young people and maintain a safe, settled overnight environment. This wake-over role requires you to stay awake and present during your shifts, with hours of 32 per fortnight and weekend coverage from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

You will work in a collaborative team, participate in onboarding and ongoing training, and have opportunities for career advancement within the organisation. A NZ driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Patient, friendly and kind approach to supporting young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Reliable, team-focused attitude for overnight work.
• Relevant experience working with young people.
• Full New Zealand driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, settled environment for young people overnight.
• Maintain wakeful presence during shifts (11:00 pm–7:00 am) on weekends.
• Support youth through de-escalation and supportive care.

Skills

Patient approach

Communication skills

Team-focused overnight work

Experience with youth

NZ driver’s license

Job description

Mash Trust is seeking a Youth Worker to support young people and maintain a safe, settled overnight environment. This wake-over role requires you to stay awake and present during your shifts, with hours of 32 per fortnight and weekend coverage from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

You will work in a collaborative team, participate in onboarding and ongoing training, and have opportunities for career advancement within the organisation. A NZ driver license is required.