Residential Support Worker - 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.