Youth Worker

Position Vacant: Youth Worker

Are you a qualified youth worker looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Dingwall Trust is seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Worker to join our team. This role is an opportunity to bring your skills and enthusiasm to support and improve outcomes for rangatahi. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

For more than 90 years Dingwall Trust has provided care and support to tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.

Our values say it all:

Courage – We believe in taking brave steps to open opportunities for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

Respect – We believe in valuing and honouring the identity, rights and perspectives of all people.

Nurture – We believe in creating safe, compassionate, and caring experiences for  tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

Connection – We believe in including and accepting everyone, so than can feel a sense of belonging.

To learn more about Dingwall Trust click on this link; https://dingwalltrust.org.nz/

About the role

Want to make a tangible difference? Dingwall Trust is hiring! We’re looking for a passionate youth worker to join our mahi and support our tamariki and rangatahi. Don’t wait—check us out and apply today! ✨

About Us

For more than 90 years Dingwall Trust has provided care and support to tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.

Our values say it all:

Courage – We believe in taking brave steps to open opportunities for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

Respect – We believe in valuing and honouring the identity, rights and perspectives of all people.

Nurture – We believe in creating safe, compassionate, and caring experiences for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

Connection – We believe in including and accepting everyone, so than can feel a sense of belonging. To learn more about Dingwall Trust click on this link; https://dingwalltrust.org.nz/

About the Role

You will work youth-friendly hours and the emphasis of your mahi will be to support the growth and development of tamariki and rangatahi living at Dingwall Trust. You will do this through mentoring, providing learning and leadership opportunities and supporting interventions. Your practice will cover our four outcome pillars of belonging, wellbeing, growth and empowerment. You will keep the voices and mana of tamariki and rangatahi at the centre of your mahi so they can learn to stand strong in their identity.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage a case load of tamariki and rangatahi aged between 5 years and 18 years in a manner that meets their cultural, spiritual, social and developmental needs as identified by the young person, yourself, their care plan, Dingwall Trust or other professionals

· Create 1-1 connections with tamariki and rangatahi in an ethical and culturally responsive manner

· Promote and nurture existing support networks, while always looking to extend this network by connecting tamariki and rangatahi with new, trusted people

· Maintain a professional standard of youth work with tamariki and rangatahi as set by Ara Taiohi’s Youth Work Code of Ethics

· Work as part of a team to facilitate a supportive transition of tamaiti whāngai from Dingwall Trust

· Facilitate and lead youth group opportunities

· Carry out administrative functions

What you will bring

· 3 years minimum experience in working with youth of all ages

· Experience working with primary school-aged tamariki, supporting their development, wellbeing, and engagement through positive relationships and age-appropriate activities

· Preferred knowledge of:

• The Youth Work Code of Ethics

• Principles of Youth Work in Aotearoa: Mana Taiohi

• Positive youth development

• Life-span development

• Strength based practice

-Te Whare Tapa Wha

-Trauma-informed practice

· A desire to gain youth work registration through Ara Taiohi’s Korowai Tupu scheme, essential and supported by Dingwall Trust.

· An ability to be a team player

· An ability to build relationships with tamariki, rangatahi and professionals.

· Agility and flexibility

· Computer literacy in MS Suite

· Strong written and communication skills

· A valid and clean full New Zealand driver licence

What we offer

· A friendly, supportive team environment

· Health insurance – a basic plan is paid for all permanent full-time staff after 3 months' service

· Employee assistance programme – free confidential counselling sessions

· Supervision –regular internal supervision, monthly external supervision

· Training and development – opportunities to grow and expand your skills and knowledge

What next?

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter, once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to let you know whether we will proceed with your application and advise next steps.

Dingwall Trust is committed to child safety. In accordance with our safeguarding culture and child safety policies, all positions are subject to child safe safer recruitment, screening and onboarding processes, including but not exclusive to police vetting.

(No recruitment agencies please)