Housing Support Assistant : 20 Hours P / W

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsHousing Support Assistant : 20 hours per weekAre you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference?

Dingwall Trust has a newly created position — Housing Support Assistant — and we're looking for someone passionate about supporting rangatahi into independent living.

If that sounds like you, keep reading!

About UsFor more than 90 years, Dingwall Trust has provided care and support to tamariki, rangatahi, and their whanau.

Our kaupapa is grounded in values that guide how we work every day : Courage – We take brave steps to open new opportunities.Respect – We honour identity, rights, and diverse perspectives.Nurture – We create safe, compassionate, and caring experiences.Connection – We include and accept all, fostering belonging.Learn more about us at dingwalltrust.org.nzAbout the RoleAs a Housing Support Assistant, you'll work alongside rangatahi in Supported Housing provided by the Trust.

Your mahi will focus on helping young people build the practical life skills they need to live independently — while still having wraparound guidance and support.You'll play a key role in preparing rangatahi to transition into their preferred community with confidence and capability.Key Responsibilities : Work in alignment with Dingwall Trust's Practice FrameworkSupport the Transitions to Adulthood (TTA) Manager in the development of the Supported Accommodation ServiceProvide in-house support and facilitate flat meetingsAttend supervision and Work-In-Progress (WIP) meetingsParticipate fully as part of the wider Transitions Team, including team meetings, training, and team-building activitiesPromote and ensure the health and safety of all rangatahi and staff through best practiceWhat You'll BringCertificate or qualification in a relevant field : care, social work, youth work, or teachingExperience working with young people and their whanauAbility to build strong relationships with rangatahi, whanau, and professionalsFlexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environmentCompetency in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong written and verbal communication skillsA team-first attitude and a collaborative mindsetA full, clean New Zealand driver licenceWhat We OfferA friendly, supportive team cultureEmployee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counsellingInternal and external supervisionOngoing training and professional developmentNext StepsApply today with your CV and cover letter.

Once reviewed, we will contact you to discuss next steps.Dingwall Trust is committed to child safety.

All positions are subject to child-safe recruitment, screening, and onboarding processes, including police vetting.All applicants must : Currently hold the right to work in New Zealand and be in New Zealand.Return a satisfactory Police Vet before employment begins.No recruitment agencies please.Unlock job insightsSalary, number of applicants, skills matchYour application will include questions about : Experience with Microsoft Office productsYour right to work in New ZealandYears of experience as a Support AssistantCurrent New Zealand driver's licenceNotice period with current employerCurrent Police CheckExpected hourly rateFull-time Reliever Community Support WorkerTe Atatu South, Auckland, NZ8d agoFull or Part-Time and Casual Healthcare Assistant

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