Youth Worker

Waikanae, Wellington
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

Friday - Monday PM shift + Based in Waikanae
Extra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days
Increased kiwi saver contribution + a warm home during your shift

Empowering youth with support to build life skills, resilience, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and communities.Real | Mō mātou
Real believes mental wellness and wellbeing are possible for every taiohi (young person). We support taiohi aged 12-24 years to build life skills, resilience, and strong connections with their family and whānau, friends and communities.We believe that by supporting taiohi to live their lives well, taiohi can take charge of their lives and wellbeing.Find out more about Real and the service we provide at www.real.org.nzWhat we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Increased KiwiSaver contribution
Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
Perk & Perk Plus discount app

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga 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

Shift Pattern: Friday to Monday 3pm-11:30pm. 32 hours per week based in Waikanae.About You | Mōu:
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 currently working towards it.
A full driver's licence.
A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
Knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Māori, including Te Reo Māori and Tikanga, or be open to learning about it.
Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health and addiction preferred.

Applications Close: 10 September 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if suitable candidates have been found.Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdfContact: Andrea Berrett, Service and Relationship Manager, Andrea.Berrett@pathways.co.nz for any queries.For further information, visit our website www.real.org.nzReal is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports 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.

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