Residential Worker, Oranga Tamariki - Ministry For Children

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi| About this role

Casual role based in Christchurch
Our tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whanau. At Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, we're on a journey to ensure that it happens. We are a Ministry with a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say.
Do you want to be part of a team who make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people every day? If the answer is 'yes', we have a rewarding opportunity for you at Oranga Tamariki- Ministry for Children.
Our residential services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a variety of shifts available. We provide programmes for children and young people aged from 10 to 18 years.
About you - Mou
We are seeking interest from people who have excellent interpersonal skills and are highly creative and motivated. You will need high levels of resilience and flexibility, and a passion for working with youth.
Our ultimate goal is to provide children and young people who come into our care with the best possible opportunities to achieve positive change and turn their lives around.
We are looking for people to join our pool of casual staff. You must have a full clean driver's licence. Casual Residential Workers are called on to cover for our care team on an as and when required basis, across the Canterbury region.
Ideal applicants will enjoy the following:
The opportunity to work with a group of diverse and challenging tamariki and rangatahi
Playing a key role in supporting and mentoring young people
Being a role model to tamariki and rangatahi around daily activities and interactions with others
Providing a positive approach to working with difficult behaviours
Encouraging sport, cultural, arts and life skill activities
Celebrating achievements in the young people's progress
Supporting young people to connect with their whanau and communities
Building trusting relationships and assisting tamariki and rangatahi to engage in education and health services
Helping our tamariki and rangatahi to be all they can be

How to apply - Me pehea te tuku tono
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your motivation for applying and the skills and relevant experience you can bring to the role.
Only applications made online will be accepted.
For internal Oranga Tamariki employees please apply online through your MyHR careers portal at work.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact **********
Applications close on Sunday, 24 January 2021.
Position description: http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/mvcot/residential-worker-ot.pdf