This role is a 0.9 FTE – 4.5 days per week.
Some travel across South Waikato is required.We are looking for someone who is committed to making a meaningful difference for whanau/families.
If this role applies to your qualifications/experience, please apply asap.
We will close this advert when a suitable applicant is found.ABOUT YBRYellow Brick Road (formerly Supporting Families NZ) is a well-respected national organisation with a 40-year history.
We provide specialised support, advocacy and education where whanau/families can build their strength and resilience to manage life when they have a loved one who is experiencing mental health challenges.
Our work/mahi is whanau centred and driven, underpinned with a Te Whare Tapa Wha approach.
We walk alongside whanau and provide support that is solutions focused, and trauma informed.Whanau are the unsung heroes who through thick and thin decide to support their loved one.
This can be a difficult journey.
We know that supporting whanau/families through their challenges, where they strengthen their knowledge, resilience and relationships, can improve the overall hauora and wellness for those families.THE ROLEWe need a family/whanau support worker who is astonishingly good at relationships.
This role requires someone with strong and extensive community-based experience, including working with whanau.
Having established social services and wellbeing community networks is advantageous.
As someone who is self-motivated and can work independently, you must be happy to travel across the South Waikato area (vehicle provided).This is an energetic role which requires the ability to relate to and work closely with families/whanau, the health professionals who work alongside them, and other agencies involved in their care.
It is a highly rewarding role as it allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of the people you work with.THE APPLICANTLevel 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate (ideally with a Mental Health focus), but preferably higher tertiary qualifications (social services, social work, counselling, psychology, etc.
).Understanding of and preferably experience in engaging with tikanga Maori, along with knowledge or an active interest in learning Te Reo.Knowledge of mental health conditions, the mental health system, and what people/families experience with mental health and addictions challenges.Experience and understanding of supporting people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.Proven research and report writing skills.Computer literacy with experience using MS365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive), a client management system, and intranet use.The ability to work independently and autonomously, achieving regional targets and goals.Proven effective listening and communication skills.Clean and full NZ driver's licence.The right to work without sponsorship or Visa restrictions in Aotearoa New Zealand.Preferred RequirementsEmpathy and understanding of the challenges whanau experience when a loved one is unwell.Lived experience in supporting a loved one through mental health challenges.Existing knowledge of South Waikato/Tokoroa based mental health and addictions networks and social services.Knowledge of mental health and addictions resources.Group facilitation skills and experience.Internal and external supervision, peer support, and training will be provided.Yellow Brick Road is a kindness-focused organisation that looks after its people.
Join us to work holistically with whanau to build happy, healthy, and self-sustaining communities.How do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a Family Support Worker?Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
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