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Residential Support Worker – Whangarei

Job posted: 25/01/2023
Job closes: 24/02/2023

Company/Organisation Name:

Emerge Aotearoa

Company/Organisation Website:

https://emergeaotearoa.org.nz/

About the Company/Organisation

Grow your career, be challenged and realise the potential in yourself and others around you.

  • Work for a national organisation with values integral to everything that we do
  • Enjoy working with youth and encouraging them to find their passion
  • A culturally diverse, inclusive, respectful organisation where we encourage people to be themselves

Emerge Aotearoa is a social services organisation providing a range of services to whānau, including Health and Disability, Youth and Emergency Housing. Our kaimahi all have a common goal – helping people realise their potential with the aim of supporting people to live their best life as independently as possible.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining an organisation who is passionate about making a positive difference in your community we would love to hear from you. Apply for this role via our careers site – Residential Support Worker – Careers at Emerge Aotearoa – This role will be advertised until filled.

Join the Emerge Aotearoa whānau; we’re inclusive and we celebrate diversity as an organisation.

Job Description

Permanent full-time, permanent part-time and casual positions available

He kōrero mō te tūranga - The roles

In this role you will join clients on their wellbeing journey, providing a safe environment and supporting them with their goals and daily tasks with the focus of empowering and supporting our clients to be independent, to maintain their wellness and achieve their goals as we walk alongside them and assist in any way possible.

We are looking for someone who is positive, flexible, and compassionate to work in our service. You'll be a natural problem solver and enjoy connecting with the community in line with our client's support plans.

The residential houses are open 24/7 and this position has weekend work, evening and wake over shifts.

All roles require inclusion in a 24/7 roster.

What you need

  • Experience in Mental Health Support is essential 
  • Completed a Level 4 in Mental Health and Addictions Certificate or equivalent or working towards one
  • Full New Zealand Driving Licence
  • Strong computer skills
  • A 'can-do' attitude
  • The ability to demonstrate strong personal and professional boundaries
  • A caring and supportive attitude

What's in it for you

  • National organisation, with lots of opportunities to grow, with lots of training and development available along with career opportunities
  • Supportive team, team meetings and supervision to ensure your keeping well and well informed in the workplace
  • Great job satisfaction, you'll be improving someone's quality of life by helping them to realise their potential
  • An organisation that lives by its values

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