Location: Christchurch
1. Making a difference for tangata/clients impacted by mis-use of alcohol and/ or drugs.
2. Provision of afterhours and/or weekend support for residential tangata/clients
3. Working on a variety of tasks maintaining an efficient and safe environment for tangata/clients to enhance their therapeutic journey
About the Business:
The Salvation Army has been transforming lives since 1865. We work in over 130 countries, coordinated by our International Headquarters in London and we are a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. The Army has over 3000 officers and employees in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa and is recognised as a high value employer. The mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is: Caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.
About the Role:
This role will be providing care for residential tangata/clients living on-site in a recovery house
What will your responsibilities be:
4. Oversees the house environment to ensure it remains safe and supportive space for tangata/clients
5. Responsible for administration of medication accurately and in accordance with policy
6. Able to report observations, incidents in written and verbal formats
7. Cleaning and kitchen duties are performed according to task lists
8. Administration duties are performed according to task lists
9. Maintains building security
Our ideal candidate will:
10. Upholds the values and mission of The Salvation Army
11. Holds (or is working towards) a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate
12. Has a willingness to work from a bicultural perspective, and has an awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi
13. Ability to work alone whilst remaining part of a team
14. Experience in mental health and addiction support work roles
15. Is computer literate
16. Is self-organised
17. Has an ability to relate to people with sensitivity, caring and patience, be tactful and discrete
18. Understand the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
19. Good written and oral communication skills with an ability to write accurate records and reports.
Our offer to you:
20. 2 x Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
21. Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
22. TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
23. Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
24. Subsidised flu vaccinations
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'
This is a casual role. The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $27.80 and $29.60
We look forward to receiving your application.
TSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity Employer.
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.