Residential Support Worker - Supported Accommodation

Location: Auckland

About Epsom Lodge Supportive Accommodation

The Salvation Army Epsom Lodge is an 84-bed supportive accommodation residential facility in Auckland for men and women. Our residents have housing needs, often (but not always) accompanied by addiction, mental health and relationship issues. We provide 12+ weeks emergency accommodation, support and after care to assist in finding suitable long-term accommodation and begin the journey of addressing other life goals.

About The Role

We are seeking a friendly and approachable person to help keep Epsom Lodge running efficiently and effectively. Support workers keep our house running, supporting our tangata in their day-to-day needs. Support workers must be willing to work within Te Ao Māori competencies. This role is a part-time permanent position, working Saturday and Sunday.

What Will Your Responsibilities Be

• Client support, including advocacy with external agencies and transport to appointments.
• Administering medications.
• Writing case notes.
• Daily living tasks and housekeeping support.
• Administration and office support.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

• Good written and oral communication skills, including ability to write adequate records and reports.
• Good Computer Skills.
• Maintain professional standards.
• Works well as a team member. Good working relationships with staff and consumers.
• Displays good understanding cultural awareness and practice.
• Understanding of, respect for, and ability to work with The Salvation Army's mission, principles, and Christian ethos.

Our Offer To You

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

This role is permanent part time and hours worked will be 0730 to 1600 , Saturday and Sunday, 16 hours per week.

The starting salary for this role will be between

$67,000 and $72,000 pro-rata per annum. This is an hourly rate of between $32.31 and $34.97.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles.