Whanau Support Worker jobs

Full time - 40 hours per week

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

New Lynn location

As a Community Support Worker in our Intensive Respite Service you will be a pivotal part of a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team, providing crisis support for young people.

We are looking for resilient, dedicated people to make a difference in the lives of a young people, at a time that is critical for them and their families/whanau.

The role will work with colleagues, family/whanau, professionals and external agencies such as Starship Hospital to provide a temporary home for young people in a time of crisis.

This is a dual role, meaning you'll primarily work as a Community Support worker in our Intensive Respite Service, and periodically in our supported living service, working with people living great lives, and undertaking tasks that depend on the needs and dreams of each person, enabling full engagement in activities.

Who we're looking for

• People who are resilient and confident, with empathy and strong communication
• You'll be positive and energetic, and will be willing to work with young people as they first enter the service and with the youths accessing transitional accommodation.

It's essential that you have:

• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Availability to work 8 hour shifts, on a 24/7 roster
• Reliability, Resilience, and Passion for working with people

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with youths and informed about youth culture and issues
• Energy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lot
• Ability to remain calm, and calming, in all situations
• Resilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safety
• Good at explaining and negotiating
• Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you support
• Ability and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skills
• Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role

The ideal candidate will have:

• An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work
• Experience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging
• Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Able to pass a NZ police check
• The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email

If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:

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  Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time or
  
  
  • A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.

If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence and supporting those in times of crisis, then we want to hear from you today!

Apply now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'

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