Youth Worker

**Real | Mo matou**
At Real, we want to play a part in supporting all young New Zealanders to feel great about their futures. We provide health and wellbeing services in the community to people aged between 14 and 22. We believe in the importance of community, connection, and relationships - and in the ability of young people to shape their own futures.

**What we offer | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou**

• Earn up to $29.10per hour!
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• Increased Employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau.
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Income continuance plan
• Wise Group House, Contents, and car insurance plan
• Specsavers Discount
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Financial risk and planning review
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

**The Role | Mo tenei turanga mahi**
We are seeking a Youth Worker with expertise in supporting individuals with complex needs or mental health backgrounds. Join our OTIS youth team in Waikanae) where you will provide assistance to one or two taiohi (young person).

*Responsibilities may include:*

• Working closely with clinical service staff in designing personalised support plans
• You will work with people's strengths, hold hope and encourage people to recognise their ability to overcome adversity.
• You will work with people planning a suite of activities and programmes individually designed to help them meet goals.

**3 x Shift Patterns Available:**
Role 1: Friday to Monday, 3.00pm - 11.30pm
Role 2: Friday to Monday, 11.00pm - 7.30am Awake Shift
Role 3: Tuesday to Staurday, 3.00pm - 11.30pm

Please indicate on your cover letter which shift you are interested in.

**About You | Mou:**
We're looking for a passionate, energised youth worker to join our growing service.
You will have:

• A National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level 4) or National Certificate in Youth Work, or willing to work towards.
• A full driver's licence.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Maori, including Te Reo Maori and Tikanga, or be open to learning about it.
• Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health and addiction preferred.

**Applications Close:** 12 May 2024. Please note, this advert may close early if suitable candidates have been found.

**Position Description**: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Real-Youth-Worker.pdf

**Contact:** Kelsey Seed- Team Coach on kelsey.seed@real.org.nz for any queries.

*For further information, visit our website www.real.co.nz*

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.