Casual Relief Worker - Kaimahi Whakakapi Waimori
Causal Relief Worker
About this role
The purpose of this role is to provide casual relief staff support across Transitional Housing to maintain staffing ratios to ensure residents are supported in a safe, respectful, empathetic and client-centred manner. We value team development and our people's career growth; we will mentor you on your unique journey to do meaningful work in a supportive environment. This role is a great starting point where you can learn on the job and work towards a longer-term career at Auckland City Mission.
Duties
- Carry out tasks across a broad spectrum of roles within the hostel as have been delegated to you.
- Assist in the kitchen with meal preparation & service.
- Support residents with their chores/daily living activities and appointments outside of the hostel.
- Join in or facilitate some activities.
- Security and Monitoring.
Skills & Experience
- Experience working in the sector with a focus on client engagement in the field of homelessness, mental health / addiction and residential care.
- Experienced in shift work shift work particularly establishing routine around night shift.
- Ability to de-escalate situations and manage own emotional regulation.
- Ability to build rapport, build and maintain relationships and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to solve problems and be resourceful.
Skills, experience and knowledge may also be obtained from a number of different experiences. For example, from paid work, voluntary work, work undertaken within your Church, Marae, or from specific iwi/whānau responsibilities.
What we offer
- Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly kapa haka, waiata and monthly romiromi.
- Access to EAP and external supervision.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
- Access to low-cost fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
- Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
- Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.
About the organisation
Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai works alongside people in Tāmaki Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.
With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.
We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
