Youth Worker
Real | Mo matou**
Our spirit is 'loving life', and that's what we do - we work with our taiohi to realise this aspiration.
We provide health and wellbeing services working with local community supports to help taiohi aged 12-24 develop life skills and build strong connections, including their school, employer, whanau, and friends.
**The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou**- Increased Employer KiwiSaver contribution
- 5 weeks of annual leave after 12 months of employment + 2 Wellbeing days annually
- HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whanau
- Holiday programme assistance and more.
And the opportunity to work with an amazing team with an inspirational purpose.
**The Role | Mo tenei turanga mahi**
**This role is permanent part time, working 32 hours per week Friday - Monday, 7am- 3:30pm in Hamilton.**
The role of the youth worker involves working alongside the taiohi to meet their day to day needs and supporting them on their journey to reach their full potential in ways which recognise and celebrate the mana of the young person.
In this role you will:
- Support young people between the ages of 12-18 in a residential respite setting with a core focus on supporting their mental health through a trauma informed lens
- Be busy supporting young people with independent daily living skills, help them plan and work towards individual goals and support them with activities or outings
- Have good people skills and able to work independently and within a wider team.
- Might attend appointments and advocate for our taiohi
- Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cooking, cleaning, gardening, and helping with everyday tasks.
**You | Mou**
You will:
- Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised equivalent.
- Have experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care.
- Have both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills.??
- Hold a current full New Zealand driver's?
- Hold a current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
- Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
**Closing Date | Ra Katinga:** 5 July 2025 **.** *Please note, this job may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.*
**Position description:**
https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf
**Contact | Whakapa:** Clare Williams, Team Coach, clare.williams@real.org.nz.
*For further information, visit www.real.org.nz* **
*Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment.*
***Note:*** *The Criminal History Check is* ***exempt* ***from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.*
*All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.*