Casual Youth Worker

About the Company At Real, we embody a spirit of "loving life," and our mission is to empower our taiohi (youth) to embrace this ethos. We offer health and wellbeing services that collaborate with local community supports, helping young individuals aged 12-24 develop essential life skills and foster strong connections with their schools, employers, whānau (families), and friends. About the Role We are currently looking for skilled Casual Youth Workers to join our OTIS youth team in Waikanae. This role focuses on providing support for young people with complex needs and mental health challenges in a nurturing home environment, typically caring for 1-2 individuals at a time. As a Casual Youth Worker, your responsibilities will include: - Collaborating closely with clinical service staff to design personalized support plans. - Fostering an environment that emphasizes the strengths of each individual, instilling hope, and encouraging them to recognize their potential to overcome challenges. - Planning and facilitating a variety of activities and programs tailored to assist young people in achieving their goals. - Flexibly covering a range of shifts as needed when permanent staff are unavailable, which may involve working across our other Pathways adult services in various Wellington locations. We have an immediate need for the following shifts: - Awake night shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM - AM shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - PM shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM About You We are looking for candidates who: - Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognized equivalent, or are currently pursuing a qualification. - Possess a full driver's license. - Have a current New Zealand first aid certificate or are willing to obtain one. - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Māori, including Te Reo Māori and Tikanga, or are open to learning. - Have experience working with young people and a solid understanding of trauma-informed care. - Exhibit strong de-escalation techniques and relationship-building skills. Closing Date The closing date for applications is January 22, 2026. Please note that communication may be limited during the Christmas period, and if we find a suitable candidate earlier, the advertisement may close before the listed date. Position Description For more details, please visit the following link: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf Contact For any inquiries, please reach out to Kelsey Seed, Team Coach, at Kelsey.Seed@real.org.nz. Additional Information Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group, which is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting a smoke-free environment. Please note that the Criminal History Check is exempt from The Clean Slate Act, meaning all offenses must be declared in your application, regardless of when they occurred. All new employees at Pathways will undergo background checks, and those identified under the Children's Act 2014 will be required to complete additional safety checks as part of the recruitment process. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.real.org.nz.