• Perm role working AM & PM shift across 4 days per week.
• Earn up to $28.25 phr + 2 paid well-being days + more great benefits.
• Join our team based at the OTIS residential Youth Service in Tauranga.

Provide individualised support for one to two taiohi (young person) in a residential setting. Invest in tomorrow’s kids!

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

To show how much we value you, we have some fantastic perks just for you;

• Fifth week of Annual Leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Holiday programme assistance
• 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 | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a full-time role, 32 hours per week, to be worked as follows:
Friday to Saturday, AM shift 7.00am – 3.30pm and;
Sunday to Monday, PM shift 3.00pm – 11.30pm.

We are on the look for an experienced Youth Worker to joining our OTIS Youth Service in Tauranga. Support one to two taiohi in a home like environment to develop life skills. This role reports to the Team Coach.

You | Mōu

• The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW)-Level 4 or a recognised equivalent or be prepared to study towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.
• Experience in working with children and young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care.
• A current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date | Rā katinga: 12 October 2023. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description: Please copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Real-Youth-Worker.pdf

Contact | Whakapā: Gaylene Haru, Team Coach on 027 265 7258.

Some health and disability sector employers may require workers to be vaccinated. This is because workers come into close contact with people likely to get seriously ill if they get COVID-19. Having undertaken a thorough health and safety analysis with regards to Covid-19, we have determined that vaccination is required for our workforce (two primary doses and at least one booster).

Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment.

All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.