Youth Worker


Are you passionate about supporting Rangatahi (youth) on their journey to independence and well-being?   Culturally responsive and able to build positive relationships with Rangatahi while also setting strong professional boundaries. Fantastic, then this might be the job for you! 

We seek a positive, flexible, and compassionate individual to join our Hauora Team to provide wrap-around social support to Rolleston College learners and their whānau as required.  Walking alongside Rangatahi, you will provide a safe and empowering environment as they navigate personal challenges, helping them engage with their learning, build resilience assisting them in improving life skills, home whānau relationships, and reducing antisocial behaviour. When required facilitating school-based programmes and liaising with staff and external support services as needed.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Building strong relationships with Rangatahi and their whānau to foster trust and rapport.
  • Providing daily support aligned with their goals, support plans, risk management strategies, and safety plans.
  • Collaborating and identifying meaningful goals and offering encouragement and assistance to help them achieve these milestones.
  • Actively participating in team meetings by sharing ideas, providing updates on activities, and contributing to collective success.
  • Ensuring records are accurately documented and reported in a timely manner.

This role is a part-time, permanent, term time only position based on 20 hours per week.  To apply, please visit the Rolleston College Career Page, where you can register on our job portal and apply for this or other vacancies online using the "Apply Now" button. Applications will close at midday on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025.  If you need more information, don't hesitate to contact us via recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz. 

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part-time

Job no: AZCE50449

Location: Rolleston College

Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2025