Casual Resource Workers - Balclutha​/Gore; Child and Youth support

Casual Tamariki and Rangatahi Support Worker (Resource Worker) – Balclutha/Gore, based in Balclutha/Gore. Hourly rate of $26.00. The role involves providing flexible support services to children and young people at risk, supporting their families, and mentoring and supervising their visits at a variety of venues.

Ideal candidates are strong, assertive individuals who are driven to make a difference to tamariki and rangatahi. The work may involve difficult situations; calm demeanor, patience, and the ability to handle aggressive behaviour and vulgar language are essential.

• Transport tamariki and rangatahi for school drop‑offs and pick‑ups, appointments, activities, and respite.
• Minding tamariki and rangatahi when they are not with their whānau.
• Monitoring tamaiti who are deemed at risk.
• Weekend work may be required; occasionally travel may require overnight stays.
• Support, mentor, and walk alongside tamariki during their journey with us.
• Assist Social Workers if the need arises.
• Supervise visits at a variety of venues with parents, whānau and/or siblings, and write observational reports.

• Flexibility to work varying hours during the week and weekends, and to changing priorities.
• Understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns, particularly Tikanga Māori & Pacific Island cultures.
• Ability to work independently once fully trained.
• People skills, patience, and the ability to see past what someone might be struggling with, along with empathy for tamariki.
• Experience with tamariki that may have complex needs (behavioural, ADHD, autism, FASD, etc.).
• Discretion and the ability to earn the trust of tamariki, rangatahi, and other staff.
• Demonstrate tolerance and understanding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to your audience and prepare accurate and usable reports or incident records.
• Consistent behaviour and a clear, positive role model, generating confidence and commitment of others through your own ethical conduct.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Hold a clean, current, full driver’s licence.