Residential Support Worker

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing, and housing services. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to helping whānau be the best they can be. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the lives of people in the community to help them to reconnect, learn, grow, and live as independently as possible. You will be engaged in our community residential service supporting tāngata whaiorawho require intensive, high needs support. We welcome applicants who have a passion to see others succeed while you also work on your own development. You'll be working as a key team member alongside Clinical, Residential, Educational and Administrative partners who are all committed and working hard for our people.You will also receive regular supervision and debriefing with your service manager in groups and as an individual. You will be trained by us in several key skills. We currently have one permanent full-time position available, working rostered shifts across a 24/7 service. You'll have life experience, patience, empathy and wisdom to share with the ability to do so in a way that engages Tangata Whaiora . You'll be the type of person that can instantly build rapport with people who have experienced trauma and you can redirect unhelpful behaviour. Additionally, you'll have plenty of resilience and you don't take things personally. Your initiative and proactive approach will be highly valued in your day-to-day work. You'll also need: A full, clean, valid driver's license A Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or working towards. Must hold and maintain First Aid certification including CPR (or be willing and able to complete this). Sound judgement with the skills to manage risk and make tough decisions Meet our vetting requirements Eligibility to work in New Zealand Additionally, an understanding and confidence in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori would be advantageous. Additional paid leave like 3 wellbeing days per annum, 5-10 days study leave and cultural leave days Access to company pool vehicles, company phone and laptop Discounted health insurance through Southern Cross Health Wellbeing subsidies and access to the use of our other services such as counselling, budgeting, and mental health workshops Store discounts with selected brands like Big Save Furniture, Harvey Norman and PB Tech as well as gym membership and car rental discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr