Casual Youth Worker

Kapiti Coast, Wellington
$29.83 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

21 days ago

Casual opportunity + Based in the beautiful Kapiti Coast
Earn up to $29.83 per hour + Employee Discount App
Empower youth to shape their future

Support taiohi (young people) to build life skills, confidence and resilience as they work toward their goals. Be part of their journeyReal | 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

Perk + Perk Plus discount app
Pathways - Earn up to $29.83 per hour
1 meal provided for awake shifts
Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We are seeking a skilled Youth Worker for our OTIS youth team in Waikanae. Specialising in complex needs & mental health support, caring for 1-2 young individuals in a nurturing home.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
As a casual youth worker you will be covering a range of shifts as needed when permanent staff are not able to work. These are non-regular hours, and you'll also need to be prepared to work across our other Pathways adult services as required throughout the week, including all Wellington locations.

Awake night shift working 11.00pm-7.30am
AM Shift working 7.00am-3.30am
PM Shift working 3.00pm-11.30pmAbout You | Mōu
You will have:

Hold a National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (level 4), National Certificate in Youth Work, Level 4 certificate in Health and Wellbeing, a health qualification or above tertiary qualification, or currently studying towards this.
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.

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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