Casual Hostel Support worker - Christchurch
- Casual Support worker
- Hostel 24 hour staffed service
- Mostly afternoon/night/weekend work
**About the Business:**
Addington Hostel has been providing supportive housing for men for about 130 years in a hostel setting in Christchurch. This site is unique in its provision of "wrap around" support for men who have had previous involvement from Corrections, Mental health, Addictions services
**About the Role:**
This Support worker role is a practical one keeping a busy hostel functioning both day and night. You will be involved in medication, food services, cleaning, keeping the site safe, taking calls, supporting the men across the shift. We are always needing Casual staff to cover any gaps in the roster mostly in afternoon, night and weekend shifts when staff are sick or on holidays.We do not use Agency staff for this role, so you always in demand.
**What will your responsibilities be:**- Medications
- Food support for meals
- Cleaning and site safety
- Supporting the men
- Responding to public inquiry
- **Our ideal candidate will:**
- Must have Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or approved equivalent).
- At least 2 years prior experience in working either in Housing, Corrections, Addictions or Mental health.
- Be comfortable in an all male hostel (majority of staff are female)
- Able to work afternoon/nights/weekend shifts as this is the majority of the demand
- Have a full drivers licence
- **Our offer to you:**
- Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
- Free flu vaccinations
- Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
- TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
- Onsite Parking
- Able to access inhouse free training across the year
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'
This role is casual and hours worked will be on a as needed basis
The starting hourly rate for this role will be **$29.60**
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.
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.