Support Worker

At Ko Taku Reo we work to provide teaching support and resources to help New Zealand’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children reach their academic potential as well as nurture their social and emotional wellbeing and help them form their own identity. You will be joining a nationwide teamand you will share their passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality education and services to DHH ākonga and their whānau we support.

THE ROLE / TE MAHI

We are looking for a permanent, fulltime Support Worker. This role is based at our Auckland Campus in Kelston and supports ākonga and their families / whānau in a range of settings including homes, residences and schools. You will also work with the Residential Team for those ākonga based in Auckland. This role sits within the Integrated Services Team, working with students from 2–21 years of age.

You will :

• Support the wellbeing of ourākonga and their whānau
• Seekout and raise awareness of appropriate services for our students
• Ensure compliance with the values as well as the legislative requirements of the organisation
• Work with ākonga and whānauto ensure their voice and needs are heard and responded to
• Advocate for needs appropriately
• Assist in the development of student support services across the organisation
• Ensure appropriate records are maintained
• Work with wider staff across the organisation ensuring the best outcomes for students

You will have :

HOW TO APPLY / ME PEHEA TE TONO

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply below with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd love to work with us and our students. Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.We may look to interview prior to closing so please apply early.

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