Support Worker

Odyssey; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Fruit provided

Paid study leave (5 days per year)

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a full-time Support Worker for our Royal Oak residential team in Auckland. The role is 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, within a Therapeutic Community framework to assist tāngata whai ora on their path to recovery and wellbeing.

Ideal applicants bring experience as a Support Worker or similar, a Level 4 Health and Care certificate (or willingness to pursue), strong communication, and a good understanding of Māori and Pacific cultures and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or similar role.
• Level 4 Certificate in Health and Care or willingness to pursue it.
• Interest in and willingness to learn the Therapeutic Community model.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to the role.
• NZ Driver's Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents on their journey towards recovery and wellbeing in a residential setting.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team within a Therapeutic Community approach.
• Maintain reliable, honest, and person-centered care delivery.

Skills

Support worker experience

Strong communication

Cultural understanding (Māori & Pasīfā

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

NZ Driver's Licence

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Health and Care

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Support Worker to join our multi-disciplinary residential team in Royal Oak. This is a 40-hour-per-week role, working Sunday to Thursday.

The Te Wairua programme operates under a unique residential-based Therapeutic Community approach for tāngata whai ora (people seeking wellness) experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. As a Support Worker, you’ll play an important role in supporting people on their journey towards recovery and wellbeing.

Our ideal applicants will have:

• Previous experience working as a Support Worker, or similar role
• A Level 4 Certificate in Health and Care (or willingness to work toward it)
• A willingness to learn about and embrace the Therapeutic Community (TC) model
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• An interest in and understanding of Māori and Pacific cultures, customs and values
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to this role
• Experience of working in the addictions or mental health field (desirable)
• A full NZ Driver's Licence

In return we offer:

• A salary between $ 58,739 - $67,558 depending on qualifications and experience
• An annual unsocial hour’s allowance of $2,500 pro rata
• Paid meal breaks, free meals and fruit
• 5 days paid study leave per annum
• Professional and career development opportunities
• A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do

Maturity, reliability, honesty and common sense are essential. If you are adaptable, practical, results driven, can problem solve on the hop and relate well to people and can use a combination of life skills and work-related experience then this could be the opportunity for you.

More about us:

Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.

Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are also required for this role.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.