Job Alert: Social Worker
Social Worker
(Full-time / Part-Time)
As a Social Worker, you will ensure our service will be delivered in an ethical, clinically appropriate, accountable and safe way. This will be done in accordance with our core values, Codes, Policies and Procedures and mandatory requirements of the Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust.
Most women who stay with us experience homelessness as a result of historical trauma, family harm, sexual abuse, mental unwellness, varying addictions or disconnection from whanau. This has an overall impact on their personal health & well-being.
As a Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in working alongside each tenant to develop an individualised support plan using our W.A.L.K Program framework. You will also assist in rebuilding their confidence, regaining their independence and self-worth.
Our primary goal is to transition all tenants to a safe place they can call 'home’, while also giving them the life skills needed to live on their own successfully.
The team at Te Whare Nukunoa feel very privileged to be working alongside our most vulnerable wahine and to share the many positive changes made through each individual's journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Social Worker will arrange a pre-assessment interview to identify any at-risk concerns which may hinder their ability to live independently in permanent housing.
Referrals made to external or other specialist services are required.
Provide regular and accurate reports to the General Manager including but not limited to statistics and outcomes achieved.
Full tenant engagement is to be encouraged always.
Assistance with basic life skills to support living independently.
Encourage tenants to engage with external agencies such as for gambling, drug & alcohol or associated health professionals.
Motivate women towards employment and training.
Provide advocacy with Work and Income NZ (WINZ) and all social housing providers.
Contribute to other training or educational programmes as required
Provide quality service and ensure a high standard of professionalism is maintained at all times.
Qualifications:
Holds a certificate in Social Work, Health Care, Housing or recognised equivalent.
Experience in working for or with Government is a bonus.
Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidate is someone who has experience in the following:
Social outreach programs locally, internationally or similar.
Managing accommodation/housing within the homeless sector.
Working with key Government agencies.
Have an understanding of relevant legislation, standards and guidelines pertaining to the homeless sector.
Experience working with Māori providers, Whānau, Hapū and Iwi.
Key relationships within the social development sector.
Embrace Te Ao Māori components in all aspects of their role.
Perks of the Job:
Parking Available in the CBD
Access to W.A.L.K. Programme activities throughout the week
Access to Gym/Swimming pool membership
Access to company car
Work laptop
Flexible work hours (to be negotiated)
We look forward to receiving your application!
Applications close – March 17th
Primary Contact
Hiria Tareha
General Manager
