Supportive Housing Social Worker / Navigator

Salvation Army International; Tauranga; Hybride; NZD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

An additional Salvation Army leave

Free confidential counselling

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance

TSA discount card

Résumé du poste

The Salvation Army in Tauranga is seeking a qualified Housing Social Worker to deliver empathetic, client-centered support for long-term housing solutions. You will manage cases, arrange referrals, and maintain accurate case notes to help families progress toward sustainable accommodation.

In this fixed-term parental leave role, you will collaborate across services, uphold bicultural respect, and participate in an on-call roster as part of a committed team making a difference in the lives of

Qualifications

• Proven relevant Social Work experience of at least 2 years.
• Holds a recognised Social Work Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• Fully registered with the Social Work Registration Board.
• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Responsabilités

• Manage cases and referrals to internal and external services.
• Promptly record client interactions and case notes.
• Connect people to Salvation Army services to enhance their circumstances.
• Apply professional practice and reporting in line with agency standards.

Connaissances

Social work experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Digital literacy

Formation

Social Work degree or equivalent

Outils

Office 365

Teams

Outlook

Description du poste

Supportive Housing Social Worker / Navigator

Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

• Enjoy plenty of variety, no two days are the same!
• Support individuals and families in urgent need of housing
• Play a pivotal role in Supporting the service whilst making a difference

The role of the qualified and registered Housing Social Worker position is to deliver a professional, empathetic, and effective service to people and families needing long term sustainable accommodation and advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

The successful candidate will practice social work frameworks, professional practice and reporting and should show acceptance, inclusion and genuine interest in people and validate their story and aspirations. Be able to listen, relate and affirm people in such a way that they are encouraged to examine their issues and create solutions that lead to sustained independence (passing knowledge and power to a person so they can regain independence). You will be responsible for managing cases and the referral of clients to internal and external services, in line with their goals, to deliver positive outcomes, ensure the set outcomes are being achieved and reporting aligns with practice, promptly record client interactions and case notes and Connect people to Salvation Army services (such as Community Ministries and Corps) that enhance their current circumstances and that meet individual needs.

With skills, planning and purposeful action, you will support people to find a home and neighbourhood in which they will build the future of Aotearoa. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hard-working team with a commitment to supporting whānau, and to work with a long-standing social service provider partnering with the community to tackle homelessness.

• Proven relevant Social Work experience of at least 2 years
• Holds a recognised Social Work Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Fully registered with the Social Work Registration Board
• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Strong relationship building
• Pervious or current experience in transitional housing would be advantageous
• Ability to understand and relate to people from diverse backgrounds and who are experiencing hardship, trauma and/or mental unwellness
• Role modelling commitment to engage and journey with people, providing support for personal responsibility and motivation to achieve own goals
• Maintains a high level of professional practice recognising the dignity, and individuality of clients
• Computer literate including Teams, Outlook and Office 365.
• Able to relate to people with sensitivity, care and patience
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• A strong understanding of, and a heart for, social justice issues
• Ability to work to targets and deadline
• Ability to work proactively, problem solve and meet multiple demands.
• Strong cultural competency, with the ability to work from a bicultural perspective

Our offer to you:

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers

This role is Fixed term parental leave cover. It is covered by pay equity and the final remuneration will be dependent on the years of experience the preferred candidate brings to the role.

This role will be in a rotating on-call roster, which includes providing after-hours support as outlined in our On-Call Policy.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer andbelieves workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles.