Support Worker

Kahui Tu Kaha; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kāhui Tū Kaha is inviting applicants for roles that make a difference in the lives of people needing long-term, suitable accommodation. This Indigenous-led mental health and social housing provider values manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, and whakawhanaungatanga and offers a supportive, diverse workplace.

The role centers on applying a Housing First approach to help vulnerable tenants access safe housing, gain skills and confidence, and sustain their housing and long-term goals across locations in

Job description

Due to growing demand for our services, we have exciting opportunities to make a difference in the lives of people in need of long-term, suitable accommodation.

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Kāhui Tū Kaha is an Indigenous mental health and social housing provider. We are a well-established and innovative provider characterised by our diversity and commitment to health and social outcomes for everyone. We strive to uphold our organisational values of manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, and whakawhanaungatanga in all that we do. As a successful applicant, you will enjoy working within an open, culturally diverse organisation with many opportunities for further growth and development.

He kōrero mōu| About You

Someone who is energetic, positive, confident, has respect for others, with an empathetic manner and is keen to make a difference in the lives of our clients/tenants. Ideally, you will have had experience supporting homeless people and a good understanding of culturally appropriate delivery of social services, including kaupapa Māori services.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

This rewarding role will allow you to apply the Housing First approach, supporting vulnerable people to access safe, affordable accommodation, and empower them with skills, confidence, and connections needed to sustain their housing and achieve their long-term goals.

Opportunities available:

• South Auckland - Support rangatahi experiencing homelessness (Rotating AM and PM shifts, Monday to Sunday)
• West Auckland - Support women transitioning from family violence (Rotating AM and PM shifts, Monday to Sunday)
• Central Auckland - Work within a single site supported accommodation providing 24/7 support (Rotating AM/PM/Night shifts, Monday to Sunday)

What you will need to have:

• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with tāngata and their whānau
• Relevant qualification (or working towards one) in Social Services and/or Mental Health and Addictions Support
• Ability to support and motivate people to achieve their goals