We are looking for suitably qualified and / or experienced Youth Workers to provide casual relief support which sometimes is requested at short notice.
Day shift hours are 6.30am to 3pm OR 2.00pm to 10.30pm and for Night shifts 10.30pm 6.30am.
The role maintains responsibility on a casual basis for the care of youth in a Barnardos residential home (Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi) within the framework of the policies and practices of Barnardos, key agencies Oranga Tamariki and Community Based Treatment providers to achieve the best possible outcomes by providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth to grow and develop while in a residential facility.
Duties
Skills and experience key to this role are :
Some of the work can be quite challenging so you will need to have resilience and passion for working with youth, be a flexible person with a positive attitude and exhibit the ability to build strong professional relationships with young people, whānau / families, staff and service providers.
On day shifts you will be working alongside of passionate Residential, Clinical, Education and Administrative team members.
The night shift consists of two people working together to ensure security is maintained and various administrative and housekeeping tasks are completed.
For more information please contact alison.rance barnardos.org.nz or phone 03 349 0088