Hostel Casual Support Worker

Addington Hostel has been providing supportive housing to men for 130 years in Addington.

This is a 24 hour staffed site providing a wraparound support for men who have had involvement with Corrections, Addictions or Mental health services in the past

About the Role

The Support Workers are an essential part of our 24 hour team, providing a range of support to the men during their stay with us.

This team help to maintain the smooth operation of the hostel both day and night across 3 x 8 hour shifts.

We need additional Casual staff to cover gaps in our permanent roster due to staff on leave.

What will your responsibilities be

Medication support

Day to day food services

Some cleaning each shift

Site security

Engaging with the men

Client notes and records

Our ideal candidate will

Have completed their Level 4 Cert in Health and Wellbeing (or approved equivalent)

We will consider someone who has a Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, if they are within 3 months of finishing the Level 4 Certificate.

Must have at least 1 year of NZ based experience in Housing, Mental health, Addictions or Corrections work setting.

Comfortable to work in an all male hostel (majority of staff are female)

Able to work afternoons, nights and weekends shifts, as this is when we are needing Casual staff

Our offer to you

Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing

Free flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross

TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

Inhouse paid training across the year

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role is Casual

The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $

• and $
• depending upon your qualification

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer andbelieves workplaces thrive with diversity.

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.

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