Position Vacant: Caregiver Support
Are you a caring compassionate person who really wants to make a difference in young people’s lives? Are you searching for something that has a real purpose and meaning?
If you answered yes, we have the opportunity for you! Join Dingwall Trust as a Caregiver Support.
You get to walk alongside our tamariki, nurturing and supporting them as they navigate their way while they build a sense of belonging, discovering who they are, and helping them realise their dreams. What you do here matters!
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 whanau.
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 as part of a team supporting the Caregiver Live-In at busy times such as afterschool and weekends so you can collectively have meals ready, take tamariki to activities, assist with homework and whatever else the day may bring.
We are looking for applicants with flexible working hours availability who may be able to work additional shifts to those in their permanent contract.
Currently we have fixed shifts for the following times and days (this will be a permanent position with extra shifts being offered subject to availability):
2pm to 10pm Thursday and Friday (2 positions)
Some additional shifts may be available for overnight shifts. Shifts covered are 7 days a week
Monday to Friday: 6am to 9am, 2pm to 10pm, 10pm to 6am
Weekends: 9am to 2pm in addition to the other shifts for weekdays.
What you will bring
Warmth, compassion, tolerance and patience
A positive outlook encouraging wellbeing
Ability to include and nurture all tamariki and rangatahi equally in your care and use culturally responsive approaches to meet their individual goals and needs
Strong communication skills
A valid and clean Full New Zealand drivers’ licence (essential)
What we offer
Work in a Friendly Supportive Team Environment
Health Insurance – a basic plan is paid for all permanent full-time staff
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 if we are proceeding 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 and screening processes, including but not exclusive to police vetting. Please only apply for this role if you are already in New Zealand and eligible to work in New Zealand. We cannot sponsor overseas applicants.