Residential Youth Worker - Puketai
Core
Provide 24-hour care, guidance, and structured support to young people (aged 8-17) in a residential rehabilitation setting.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker
Builds
Safe, supportive, and structured living environment for youth
Domain
Social services / Child protection / Youth rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Coaching, therapeutic interventions, life skills teaching, physical activity leadership, mentoring, relationship building
Preferred skills
Understanding of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori, resilience, empathy
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Coach and support rangatahi through a structured daily routine, Deliver innovative programmes including education, therapeutic interventions, and life and social skills development, Participate in physical activities such as sports and gym sessions alongside young people, Support learning and study, and teach practical life skills such as cooking, art, music, and cultural programmes, Mentor rangatahi to build confidence, resilience, and positive decision-making skills, Build strong, respectful relationships based on trust and consistency
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC