Hostel Caseworker: Support & Housing Impact

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salvation Army leave

Confidential counselling

Flu vaccinations

Medical Insurance

Discount card

Onsite parking

Training & supervision

Registration reimbursement

Postgrad support

Job summary

Addington Hostel in Christchurch is seeking 6 Caseworkers to provide case management and one-on-one support to men, within a 40-hour, permanent full-time role on a rotating 2-week schedule that includes some evenings and weekends. You will prepare case notes and plans to guide residents and collaborate with Support Workers, especially on weekends and evenings.

The ideal candidate will hold NZ registration in social work or related fields, have at least 2 years’ experience in housing or mental

Qualifications

• NZ degree qualification in Social work, Addictions, Counselling, Nursing, Allied health (or approved equivalent).
• NZ registration with NZAC, SWRB, Dapaanz, Nursing Council (or eligible within 3 months).
• At least 2 years of work experience in Housing, Mental health, Addictions, Corrections or similar.
• Comfortable working within an all-male hostel.
• Able to work the hours and days outlined (2-week rotating roster).
• Full NZ driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Caseload of 1:1 support with the men.
• Provide Case notes and Case plans to support the men’s journey through the service.
• Work alongside and help the Support Workers on weekends and evenings.
• Fill in for Shift lead if needed.
• Help provide a safe workplace across the shift.

Skills

NZ driver’s license

Registered professional

Housing/mental health experience

All-male hostel environment

Education

NZ degree in Social Work/Addictions/Counselling/Nursing/Allied Health

Job description

Addington Hostel in Christchurch is seeking 6 Caseworkers to provide case management and one-on-one support to men, within a 40-hour, permanent full-time role on a rotating 2-week schedule that includes some evenings and weekends. You will prepare case notes and plans to guide residents and collaborate with Support Workers, especially on weekends and evenings.

The ideal candidate will hold NZ registration in social work or related fields, have at least 2 years’ experience in housing or mental