Community Support Worker
About this job
We have an exciting opportunity available in the Wellington region for a full-time Community Support Worker. This role is focused on housing and connecting individuals/families with the community, support services, and Housing Providers.
As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting our clients by:
- Referring whanau to the appropriate source of assistance. - Providing information, referrals, linkages, and advocacy to assist whanau in accessing services and resources. - Identify appropriate permanent housing options for Whanau and other opportunities.
Taa tatou moemoea – Our Vision Empowering whanau, aiga and communities.
Taa tatou whaainga - Our Mission All whanau, aiga and communities are supported to live safe, secure, self-reliant, and fulfilled lives.
Our Focus Areas To achieve our vision, our focus areas enable us to target our efforts and concentrate on what’s important
- Te Pou Kainga Haumaru – Safe, secure, warm homes. - Te Pou Tautoko – Services and support. - Te Pou Tuhononga mai - Connection and participation. - Te Pou Waka Hourua – Working together. - Te Pou Kakano – Capability and succession.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
Job Requirements
To be successful in this role you need the following:
- Communicate effectively. - Work well under pressure. - Are planned and organised with a high attention to detail. - Will build and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of people. - Have knowledge/awareness of different cultures and community. - Have a Full NZ Drivers License. - MUST HAVE AN UPDATED CV AND COVER LETTER TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.
- Days of work
- Hours and days TBD with employer. Permanent Full-time role - Lower Hutt location (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- TBD
- Job Category
- Welfare Support Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
Interested in this job?
To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22612241
You may need to register first with Work and Income as a Job Seeker to be considered for specific roles.
If you are deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired, there are a range of options to contact us. Please include the Job IDs for any of the jobs you're interested in as part of the message.