Youth Support Worker

We require staff 7 days per week, 24 hours per day, and include permanent, part time, full time and casual staff.

If you are interested in working with our residents, please contact us with your CV and preferred working times and days plus a completed application form.

EMPLOYEES

Odyssey House is a large not for profit organisation with a diverse range of roles around Canterbury. We collaborate with other service providers in the sector.

Odyssey House currently employs :

• Alcohol and drug counselors
• nurses
• staff graduates
• social workers

Contact Odyssey House, PO Box 34009, Christchurch,

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

For all applications you need to complete an application form and Police Vetting form.

Odyssey House Christchurch provides treatment and services for those experiencing issues with alcohol and drugs, mental illness and related issues. Our Youth Residential supports youth aged 13-18 years of age living in treatment, attending school, and learning new skills for wellbeing.

Job Opportunities

In this dynamic role, you will :

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. You will have :

We also have opportunities for a Registered Nurse to work with our residents, providing triage for general health needs, preparing notes and records, working alongside the Pharmacy and other specialist medical providers, training staff to administer medications, and ensuring medications and infection control policies are being adhered to.

Additionally, we are looking for an experienced Alcohol and Other Drug Practitioner to join our friendly team working predominantly in assessing clients in the criminal justice system.

We are also seeking a Youth Aftercare Worker to work within our Youth Residential Service, supporting our resident’s journey to wellbeing.

To be successful in these roles, you will have relevant qualifications, experience, and skills, including excellent organisational skills, ability to be a team player, and a high level of understanding of tikanga Māori and its importance within this setting.

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