Community Social Worker

Dayspring Trust; Waitakere Ranges; Hybrid; NZD 41,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Recharge leave

Hourly pay $37

Job summary

Dayspring Trust is seeking a registered Social Worker to join our small team in the New Lynn area on a permanent part-time basis of 28 hours per week. The role involves direct work with mamas in their homes and in our base, plus facilitating groups in New Lynn.

You will support mothers across North and West Auckland, requiring a full NZ driver’s license and strong knowledge of local communities and Te Tiriti O Waitangi. Remuneration is $37 per hour, with birthday and recharge leave included.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Social Worker or Counsellor.
• At least 2 years experience in mental health, ideally maternal mental health.
• Knowledge of Te Whare Tapa Wha model of practice.
• Full NZ driver’s license.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
• Knowledge of the local community.
• Right to work in NZ without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Work with mamas in their homes and in group settings.
• Develop personal and wellness plans with mamas.
• Assess and manage risks in the support of mamas.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Counsellor

Mental health experience

Job description

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Dayspring Trust has been supporting West Auckland mama for over 40 years. We are a unique perinatal mental health provider offering community-based social work, counselling and groups to mama experiencing postnatal depression, anxiety or who have pre-existing mental health conditions.

We are offering an opportunity for a registered Social Worker to join our small team on a permanent part-time basis of 28 hours per week, based at our New Lynn office.

In this role you will work closely with mama including in their own homes, in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate way, along with facilitating groups at our base in New Lynn.

This role includes supporting mothers in the North and West regions of Auckland and a full NZ Drivers License is essential.

You will have the expertise to:

Work in partnership with mama to develop personal and wellness plans that promote their health and wellbeing

Expertly assess and manage any risks that may occur during the support of mama

Advocate for mama when they would like support with government services, health providers and other relevant agencies

Make referrals with the consent of the mama to other services/agencies to ensure a rounded level of support is in place

Develop and facilitate mama-focused groups

Our values are key to the work that we do

Respect – Te whakaute – Having respect for ourselves and others

Hope – Te Tumanako – Standing together, speaking encouragement and building hope

Support – Tautoko – Supporting those wanting change and growth

Who we are looking for:

A person with current registration as a Social Worker or Counsellor

A person with at least 2 years experience in mental health, ideally in maternal mental health

A person who has knowledge of Te Whare Tapa Wha model of practice

A person who holds a full NZ drivers license

A person who has a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi

A person who has knowledge of the local community

A person who has the right to work in NZ with no restrictions

The remuneration for this role is $37 per hour

Birthday leave of one day per annum

Recharge leave of one day per school term

Applications close 9th October. Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert earlier than advertised if we find the right candidate sooner.

For a full job description or if you have any questions, please email *****@dayspring.org.nz