Bridge Residential Support Worker - Te Awamutu
About the role
The Salvation Army Bridge Centres exists to provide safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced based best practice and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.
The Salvation Army Bridge Programme currently has vacancies for suitably qualified and experienced Residential Support Workers. Some versatility will be required in terms of the variable hours, but they are for predominantly night time hours including weekend nights.
The applicant should have experience in support work in an addiction or mental health setting and/or hold or be willing to undertake the National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work Level 4.
The ability to work in a culturally appropriate and safe manner with Maori and Pacific peoples is essential as is a full/clean driver's license.
Responsibilities will include the following:
- To provide a supportive and safe environment for clients within residential housing
- Uphold The Salvation Army's Mission and Christian ethos
- Value and respect the individuality, dignity and privacy of each client of the Bridge Programme
- Preserve confidentiality of clients' personal information
- Maintain good communication with clients, family/whanau, and other team members
- Committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi as they apply to The Salvation Army Bridge Programme
- Clients receive care without discrimination on the basis of race, culture, health, sexual orientation or age
Our offer to you includes the following:
- Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
- Subsidised flu vaccinations
- Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
- TSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
Hours of work: As and when required
The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $26 and $29.10.
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.
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To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 11911TM