Noho Āhuru Social Worker/Team Leader - 1 FTE

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us:
Te Puna Manawa HealthWEST is a Māori Provider Partner committed to providing effective and efficient health services. We are passionate about improving health outcomes in the Waitematā and Auckland district by delivering free, accessible, innovative community and primary health services focusing on Māori, Pacific, tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and other high-needs populations.  Te Puna Manawa’s Noho Āhuru – Healthy Homes is a free service supporting low income families to have warmer and healthier homes.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role:
We are looking for a motivated, friendly, experienced Social Worker who will lead the Noho Āhuru team.   This position requires you to utilise your extensive Social Worker knowledge within the service, as well as provide leadership, instruction and supervision for the team.   Knowledge or experience in housing is an advantage.   This position is based in Henderson, and is 0.5FTE team lead, and 0.5FTE social work

He kōrero mōu | About You:
You will be a vibrant, energised registered Social Worker with current practising certificate and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Social Work, Primary Health and/or Child Health.  Success in this role requires an appreciation and a well-developed knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to improving outcomes for whanau.  Previous experience working with Māori & Pasifika tamariki and communities is an advantage.  You will have excellent leadership skills, as well as written and communication skills

Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer:

· Ongoing support for training and professional development
· Professional supervision
· Competitive salary
· Full orientation and induction
· Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
· Passionate and dedicated team
· Social Club

Tikanga haumaru | Safety Checking:
Te Puna Manawa is committed to the application of the Children’s Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. Safety checking for employment will be required for this role.

Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply:
If you think this is the role for you, please forward your CV, cover letter and a copy of your current practising certificate to careers@healthwest.co.nz today.    For a job description please head to our website – www.tepunamanawatrust.co.nz

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 11 October 2024

Please note this role may be filled prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found.  You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.  Te Puna Manawa HealthWEST is committed to a fair recruitment process in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles.