Reminder that YAT is part of an amazing social enterprise called Upstream. Buy everyday goods or services through Upstream at no cost to you – to benefit the work of YAT! If you’re need firewood, consider buying it through Upstream. If you’re looking to buy an EV or Hybrid, check out the EV Upstream Guide and save money by importing one through Japanese Cars Ltd.

Other examples of products and services include Will & Able cleaning products, car tyres, coffee, insurance, trades, bins, carpet, heat pumps, signage, car grooming, plumbing, security, electricians, solar energy, flooring, fencing, building, lawyers, landscaping, real estate, building inspector, caterer, cleaner, earth moving, first aid, landscaping, bouncy castles, glazing, engraving, painter, florist, paving, mechanic, photography, pools, travel agent, videographer, shade sails, solar panels and MORE! Enquire/Book through Upstream then chose Youth Alive Trust as your chosen charity! CLICK here for a short video about how it works.

Search products and services on www.upstream.co.nz next time you need something!

JOB: Full Time Child & Family Practitioner – Mana Ake Kaimahi

Seeking social workers/related health or education or counselling or youthwork professionals.

Working within Christian & Catholic primary schools in Christchurch.  The role is 37.5 hours per week, fixed term to the end of June 2022, with the expectation of renewal after confirmation on the government contract.

This role involves:

• providing mental health support that protects and promotes wellbeing of children and helps develop psychosocial and emotional resilience as a result of childhood stress and/or trauma.
• providing quality assessment and support to children/young people and their families.
• effective case planning reflecting holistic models, risk assessments and behaviour management plans aligned to individual goals.

The successful candidate will be a quick learner, enjoy the variety of cases given to them, enjoy working with both children and parents/caregivers, and fit within the Christian values of Youth Alive Trust. They must have a full drivers license, and have access to a car during work hours for driving to schools, for which you will be reimbursed at the IRD rate. The package includes a monthly allowance for a phone top up, 5 weeks holiday per year and a work laptop. The pay rate will be based on qualifications and experience, according to our internal pay scale. An immediate start is possible, and you will join a team of 3 other Mana Ake staff at YAT, and 80 staff Canterbury wide. If you are looking for flexibility, work in an meaningful but challenging role within a supportive, faith based organisation, email your CV and Cover Letter to: hr@yat.org.nz

Click here to view the Job Description

https://manaake.health.nz/

New Year – opportunity to try something new!! Check out all the different clubs we offer for children and young people each week in New Brighton. Term brochures and more info can be found on our website. Sign up online now before they fill! All our clubs are starting the week of 14th February.

All six of our holiday programes this January went great!

Here are some links to the photos taken over the two weeks:

Week 1
Kea
Pukeko
Piwakawaka

Week 2
Kea
Pukeko
Piwakawaka