Youth Support Worker

Description

Summary: This role supports young adults (18-25) in mental health, addiction, and disability services to build confidence, life skills, and community connections, fostering independence and thriving. Highlights: 1. Support young adults to achieve independence and personal growth 2. Work collaboratively with a clinical team to ensure comprehensive care 3. Join a for-purpose organisation committed to culturally safe practice **He kōrero mō mātou | About Us:** 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. **He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role:** In this role, you’ll walk alongside Tangata Whaiora (18-25 years) as they build confidence, develop life skills, strengthen community connections, and take meaningful steps toward independence. Your presence, consistency and encouragement will help create safety, stability and hope. Working collaboratively with our clinical team, you’ll help ensure Tangata Whaiora are supported to thrive, not just today, but into the future. This role is Full time and includes sleepover shifts and weekends. What you'll be doing: - Building genuine, respectful relationships with Tangata Whaiora and their whānau Supporting day-to-day activities aligned to individual goals, safety and risk plans - Encouraging and supporting Tangata Whaiora to identify and achieve meaningful goals - Contributing ideas and insights in team hui Ensuring documentation is completed with care and professionalism. **He kōrero mōu | About You:** You are positive, grounded and adaptable. You stay calm under pressure and think on your feet. Most importantly, you hold a deep belief in people’s ability to grow and create change. You build strong professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries. You bring cultural awareness, compassion and a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice. Ideally you will bring: - Experience in a similar support role A Level 4 (or higher) qualification in Mental Health and Addiction - A current First Aid Certificate including CPR (or willingness to obtain) - A Full New Zealand Driver Licence - Eligibility to work in Aotearoa New Zealand **Ko Tā Mātou Mahi | We Offer** Join us to experience a work environment where values are not just words on a page. You’ll be proud to apply your skills and make a difference every day at one of Aotearoa’s largest for‑purpose organisations. We also offer: - Hourly rate: $25.67 – $30.52, depending on experience - Access to extensive wellbeing support – including counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, and mental health workshops to support your hauora (wellbeing) and personal growth - Staff discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness, and more - Ongoing training and development opportunities - Generous leave entitlements, including wellbeing leave, cultural leave, and study leave - Inclusive and supportive teams grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our Pou - Opportunities to grow within one of Aotearoa’s largest for‑purpose organisations