Youth Worker, Nelson
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Pathways

Youth Worker

  • Posted 4w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Part Time

Nelson

Job Description

  • 2 vacancies, part-time or full-time Awake Shift roles working 11:00pm-7:30am
  • Extra annual leave + 2 paid wellbeing days + extra kiwisaver cont
  • Support Youth and join our Nelson team


We are looking forsomeone to work Awake Shifts and join our youth focused team to help supporttaiohi in a homelike environment.


Real | Mō mātou

  • 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 workingwith local community supports to help taiohi aged 12-18 develop life skills andbuild strong connections, including their school, employer, whānau, andfriends.


The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Extra employer KiwiSaver contributions
  • Extra week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
  • 2 paid wellbeing days annually
  • HealthNow payment card – $250 annually towards health & wellbeing
  • A range of discounts through our Perk & Perk Plus discount app


The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We have two opportunities available workingawake night shifts, 11:00pm–7:30am. The days of work can be negotiated for theright candidate.


While these roles are based at our SalisburyRoad respite facility, there may be times when the facility is not required.During these periods, you will be expected to work awake night shifts at ourother services.

As a YouthWorker you’ll be supporting taiohi in a home like environment to developlife skills so they can thrive in their community. You must have the ability torelate to Taiohi and help them with goal planning, building their wellbeing,resilience and confidence.


You| Mōu

Inthis role you will need:

  • Hold a National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (level 4), National Certificate in Youth Work, Level 4 certificate in Health and Wellbeing, a health qualification or above tertiary qualification
  • Experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care
  • Be experienced or comfortable with group facilitation
  • Passionate about supporting young people to build confidence, and resilience
  • Both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills
  • A current full New Zealand driver’s licence
  • A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi


ClosingDate | Rā Katinga: 30 September 2026.Please note, this job may close sooner if asuitable candidate is found


Positiondescription: Please copy and paste the following link intoyour browser:

https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf


Contact | Whakapā: Andrea Dempsey, Team Coachon Andrea.Dempsey@real.org.nz

For furtherinformation, visit www.real.org.nz


Real is supported byPathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed tohealthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • De-escalation Skills
  • Group Facilitation
  • Trauma-informed Care

Desired Soft Skills

  • Confidence Building
  • Passion for Youth Support
  • Resilience Building

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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