Expression of Interest Youth Justice Youth Workers Oranga Tamariki | Listed yesterday Be an early applicant Expression of Interest Youth Justice Youth Workers Listed yesterday Be an early applicant Listing Description Location Job type Job type Full time Duration Duration Permanent Description We are currently accepting Expressions of Interests from candidates who are interested in a career in Youth Work at Whakatakapokai Youth Justice Residence in South Auckland Please note that submitting your Expression of Interest is not a formal application for a role but is to register your interest with us. By submitting your Expression of Interest, you are inviting a member of our Talent Acquisition team to contact you if a suitable opportunity arises. Whakatakapokai is the most recent secure youth justice residence to open. With 15 beds, there is a strong aspirational focus on achieving positive change with rangatahi through a model of care that draws on holistic, relational, and restorative ways of being (Te Ao Māori) to reduce reoffending. As part of our collective brand of practice you may be asked to support certain activities across the youth justice network. What is a Youth Worker?A Youth Worker works in Oranga Tamariki's Youth Justice Residences, Care & Protection Residences, Care & Protection Group Homes, and other residential facilities that provide care and support to youth offenders and/or at-risk tamariki and rangatahi. Mō te tūnga | About the role: Residential Youth Workers are high quality role models and champions of rangatahi in our care. They support rangatahi to strengthen their confidence and skills to be positive contributors to their whānau and communities. Guiding behavioural change requires kaimahi with confidence and courage. There is a variety of responsibilities, including: Ensuring that a safe and secure environment is maintained for the benefit of the rangatahi, staff and the community Supporting rangatahi in their personal growth with a focus on addressing offending behaviours, learning new skills, strengthening pro-social relationships, maintaining physical and mental health, participating in daily activities and programmes. It is important that you are motivated to engage in our way of being, so it is an advantage to have skills in tikanga & te reo Māori - however a strong motivation to learn restorative approaches is a great start. You will work within a collaborative and reflective workplace so need to be open minded and a team player who is committed to achieving Oranga Tamariki's vision, purpose, and values together. The starting salary for a permanent, Full Time Youth Worker is between $69,312 - $78,400 Casual Youth Workers are offered an hourly rate of $26.00 plus 8% holiday pay This is not a 9 to 5 job - Our rangatahi require wrap around support from us which is why our Residential Youth Workers work rostered shifts as we provide 24-hour, 7-days per week care (including weekends and public holidays)We value our kaimahi and the wide range of skills and experiences they have. We want to hear from you if you have: High quality skills to work with rangatahi who may have behavioural issues. Studies or qualifications in psychology, social sciences, social work, or education (beneficial but not required). Life learnings are equally important, and we value the life experience of our staff bring to this practical and challenging role. Available to work a roster that covers mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays Willingness to support at other South Auckland residences if operationally required An appropriate level of physical health & fitness to interact with rangatahi The right to work in New Zealand A full, clean New Zealand driver's license is an advantage but not essential. You must meet the safety checking and police vetting requirements required under the Children's Act. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you: Our Youth Workers receive full-time, on the job paid training. We are committed to ensuring that our kaimahi have the best possible preparation and support to prepare them to work in our unique environment. We also provide ongoing development for our people. Oranga Tamariki is an organisation with great career development opportunities, in meaningful lines of work. A lot of our leadership team started with us as Youth Workers themselves. Should you be successful in securing a permanent full-time position with Oranga tamariki, here are the benefits you could look forward to: Employee benefits - Oranga Tamariki Me Pehea te tuku i to Whakaaturanga Hiahia | How to submit your Expression of Interest: We'd love to hear about your experience, passions and interests that have attracted you to youth work and building a career with Oranga Tamariki. To express your interest, please upload your up-to-date CV and answer our comprehensive screening questions. Further queries can be sent to mailto:info_recruit@ot.govt.nz If you are interested, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol. Apply online for this role or contact Tania Christian for more information.
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