Awake Night Whanau Support Worker

Details of the offer

Are you passionate about helping whanau enhance their wellbeing?
Do you have great communication skills?
Are you a positive and engaging person?
About the organisation He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Maori organisation that has been supporting individuals and the community for over 20 years. He Waka Tapu works to increase the health and wellbeing of Whanau.
The AOD Residential team supports individuals, groups, and has a supported accommodation whare for tangata whaiora who want to reduce harm and/or stop the addiction of alcohol and drugs.
About the role We require an active person who can engage and tautoko whanau in our AOD residential treatment programme, who will walk alongside whanau in support of their session plans and follow tasks as directed. This is a part-time role to cover the awake night shifts working Monday - Thursday overnight for a total of 36 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities Medication dispensing and health plan support
Working with the whanau to support making changes and healthy choices
Active participation in shift activities
Cleaning and meal preparation
Active participation in community events
Able to role model excellent health and wellbeing
Complete tasks as requested by management
Key Skills and Experience Experience within a Kaupapa Maori environment
Experience within a supported accommodation or similar
MH level 3 or similar preferred, but not a requirement
Full and clean drivers' license
Benefits and Perks Ongoing professional development and training
Our Culture Working together for the wellbeing of family. Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Maori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whanau (family well-being). For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at hewakatapu.org.nz .
If you have any questions about the role, please contact us at ****** .
Please note that applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Application Questions Do you hold a full, current drivers license?
Do you have the legal right to work in New Zealand?
We complete a New Zealand Police Vet on all successful applicants. Please advise of any further information that might be relevant to your application.
Do you have any medical conditions, or disabilities that may affect your ability to perform the job? If yes, please describe the condition and any accommodations you may require.
Are you currently taking any medications that may affect your ability to perform the job safely?
If you have ever filed a claim with ACC, please provide details, including the nature of the injury or illness, date of the incident, and current status.
Have you ever been involved in any ethical or professional misconduct at a previous job?
Is there anything we need to know that may create a conflict of interest with the position you are applying for or with the organisation? Please provide details.

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