Residential Youth Worker - Te Puna Wai

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; Presencial; NZD 58.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4 weeks and 3 days annual leave

23% roster allowance

On-site meals

Training & development

Employee assistance programme

Descripción de la vacante

New Zealand Government is seeking Residential Youth Workers based in Rolleston, Canterbury to support 13-17 year-olds in a 24/7 residence. You will be a mentor and coach, helping rangatahi with health, education, training and employment while fostering positive family and community connections.

Roles require empathy, resilience and the ability to work across a rotating roster that includes mornings, evenings, nights and weekends. On-site meals and comprehensive training are provided.

Formación

• Empathy, patience and resilience.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with rangatahi, whānau and communities.
• Willingness to work across a roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for rangatahi, staff and the community.
• Support rangatahi in personal growth with focus on health, education, training and employment.
• Help rangatahi build strong relationships with whānau and communities and act on referrals to services.
• Coach rangatahi through structured daily routines and life skills.
• Participate in activities with rangatahi, including sports and gym sessions.
• Establish rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and aid in behaviour redirection.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Descripción del empleo

Permanent opportunitiesWe need role models with a passion for supporting and empowering rangatahiAttractive remuneration and benefits packageWhat is a Youth Justice Residence? It's a place where 13-17 year-olds accused of an offence stay to await court proceedings or serve a sentence. This means they are not free to leave. However, a residence is not a prison, and our Residential Youth Workers are not prison guards.At all times we prioritise the safety and security of our rangatahi and staff on site, however, we are committed to ensuring that the time rangatahi spend in our residences will improve their prospects for the future. Our Residential Youth Workers are there to keep our rangatahi safe, but they're also mentors, role models and coaches.Mō te tūnga | About the roleBased in Rolleston, our residence team understands that the causes of offending are complex, and that successfully dealing with our rangatahi demands action beyond simple punitive measures.Guiding positive behavioural change is often challenging and our residential youth workers have many responsibilities, including:Ensuring that a safe and secure environment is maintained for the benefit of the rangatahi, staff and the communitySupporting rangatahi in their personal growth and rehabilitation with a focus on health, education, training and employmentWorking with rangatahi to help them build and strengthen relationships with their whānau and communities and encouraging them to act on referrals to servicesCoaching rangatahi through our structured day and through all life necessities.Participating in activities with our young people by playing sports and taking part in gym activities.Establishing and building rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and assist with redirecting behaviour.Our residences run a 24/7 operation with staff working various shift times. The shifts are a rotating roster with a mixture of AM, PM, nights and weekends.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringExperience and a passion for wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of rangatahiThe ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of peopleEmpathy, patience and resilience.Good communication skills with the ability to work with others and contribute to a supportive and inclusive teamEmpathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling withWillingness and ability to work across a roster that covers mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidaysA good level of physical fitness that will allow you to safely support and interact with rangatahiYou must be able to present at work free from the influences of drugs and alcoholIn this role you need to have the right to work in New Zealand, either as a NZ citizen or permanent resident. You will also need to be able to meet the safety checking and police vetting requirements required under the Children's Act, please note that Clean Slate does not apply. You also must have a clean and clear drivers licence.Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you4 weeks and three days of annual leave each yearA generous 23% allowance paid on top of base remuneration for working as part of a rotating roster (shift work).Meals that are prepared by our commercial kitchens and provided on-site - our kaimahi are encouraged to sit with rangatahi and share a meal and meaningful conversationsRegular training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow your skills and capabilitiesAccess to counselling and support when you need it through our employee assistance programme which reflects our genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our kaimahiWe offer a remuneration package that starts between approximately $57,760 and $65,334 (depending on your experience). On top of this, we also apply a 23% allowance to your base remuneration for working shifts/a roster pattern. The 23% allowance is applied once you have completed your initial induction and are placed onto a rotating roster that covers days, evenings and weekends. Base remuneration plus the 23% allowance works out to be between $71,044 and $80,360 (depending on your experience). Additionally, Oranga Tamariki has a remuneration framework that offers step-based annual increases based on your tenure.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply:Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter telling us why you are interested in the role.If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact [e-mail] you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.