Summary: This role involves providing compassionate care and support to residential clients impacted by alcohol and/or drug misuse, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment within a recovery house. Highlights: 1. Making a difference for clients impacted by alcohol and/or drug misuse 2. Working to enhance the therapeutic journey for clients in a safe environment 3. Opportunity to uphold the values and mission of The Salvation Army Location: Christchurch * Making a difference for tangata/clients impacted by mis-use of alcohol and/ or drugs. * Provision of afterhours and/or weekend support for residential tangata/clients * Working on a variety of tasks maintaining an efficient and safe environment for tangata/clients to enhance their therapeutic journey About the Business: The Salvation Army has been transforming lives since 1865. We work in over 130 countries, coordinated by our International Headquarters in London and we are a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. The Army has over 3000 officers and employees in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa and is recognised as a high value employer. The mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is: Caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society. About the Role: This role will be providing care for residential tangata/clients living on-site in a recovery house What will your responsibilities be: * Oversees the house environment to ensure it remains safe and supportive space for tangata/clients * Responsible for administration of medication accurately and in accordance with policy * Able to report observations, incidents in written and verbal formats * Cleaning and kitchen duties are performed according to task lists * Administration duties are performed according to task lists * Maintains building security Our ideal candidate will: * Upholds the values and mission of The Salvation Army * Holds (or is working towards) a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate * Has a willingness to work from a bicultural perspective, and has an awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi * Ability to work alone whilst remaining part of a team * Experience in mental health and addiction support work roles * Is computer literate * Is self-organised * Has an ability to relate to people with sensitivity, caring and patience, be tactful and discrete * Understand the importance of boundaries and confidentiality * Good written and oral communication skills with an ability to write accurate records and reports. Our offer to you: * 2 x Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave * Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross * TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7 * Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing * Subsidised flu vaccinations Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society' This is a casual role. The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $27.80 and $29.60 We look forward to receiving your application. TSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity Employer. The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
