Support Worker

Odyssey House Trust; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual allowance $2,500

Free meals

Fruit

Study leave

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Odyssey House Trust in Auckland’s Royal Oak is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join the Te Wairua programme. This full-time role covers a 40-hour week from Sunday to Thursday, within a multi-disciplinary residential team, supporting people on their journey toward recovery and wellbeing.

You will work within a Therapeutic Community framework, build trusting relationships, and contribute to a supportive, culturally aware environment that respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori and Pacific

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Support Worker, or similar role.
• Willing to work toward a Level 4 Certificate in Health and Care.
• Willing to learn about and embrace the Therapeutic Community (TC) model.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.
• Interest in Māori and Pacific cultures, customs and values.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in their recovery and wellbeing journeys within a residential setting.
• Work within a Therapeutic Community framework.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support residents.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful and culturally inclusive environment.

Skills

Support Worker experience

Communication skills

Relationship skills

Cultural awareness (Māori & Pacific)

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

NZ Driver's Licence

Willingness to learn TC model

Willingness to work toward Level 4 H&C

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Health and Care

Job description

$58,739 to $67,558 +$2,500 annual allowance

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.