Social Worker Wellington Homeless Women's Trust
4 weeks ago
Listed 2 days ago
Listing DescriptionLocation: Wellington, Wellington
Job type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Approximate pay: $80K - $90K annually
DescriptionThe Wellington Homeless Women's Trust (WHWT) was set up by a group of women who saw the need to provide transitional housing for women in the central Wellington area. A volunteer board with members who are committed to supporting homeless women govern the Trust. A dedicated staff partner with community organisations to support transition to permanent housing.
The wahine we accommodate are in a position of needing supportive transitional accommodation for an agreed period and are given the opportunity to have professional support to make positive differences to their lives.
Mission and Goals of Wellington Homeless Women's Trust: Our mission is to make a difference within our community by providing support and accommodation to homeless women in central Wellington, New Zealand. Due to the many complexities our wahine face, WHWT aims to work alongside each to support rebuilding their confidence, regaining their independence and self-worth whilst transitioning them to a safe place.
Provision of Social Work Services - Knowledge & Experience- A minimum five years' social work experience
- Relevant social work qualification
- Knowledge of human development, family structures and dynamics
- Experience in providing specialist professional support to clients with complex needs and those affected by trauma
- Ability to connect and work with whanau to enhance life skills
- Experience in networking and establishing collaborative working relationships with other organisations within the social services community
- Ability to deliver services in clinically appropriate, accountable, ethical and safe ways and in accordance with the core values, codes, policies, procedures and best practice guidelines of WHWT
- Have a clear understanding of the policies and procedures of WHWT and legal and statutory requirements of the social work sector and areas of responsibilities
- Demonstrable understanding of tikanga maori and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Experience working with wahine, their whanau, hapu and iwi or have a strong connection with maori providers within the Wellington region
- Experience in supporting staff and leading service delivery to wahine with complex needs
- Ability to step up into the General Manager role when required and carry out responsibilities related to team development, administration and budgeting
- Operational house management experience including the ability to monitor and report any property maintenance issues
- Experience in ensuring all services are provided in accordance with the highest levels of Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
- Provide regular, timely and accurate reports to the General Manager, including but not limited to statistics and outcomes achieved
- Ensure all assessment information is recorded accurately and that wahine are aware of all necessary processes regarding the storage and use of their personal information
- All information to be kept strictly confidential and all internal documentation to be input into the database in a timely manner
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications and database entry experience (training will be provided)
- Liaise with referrers, identify key issues from information provided and follow up on information gaps to gain as much insight as possible
- Processing referrals, undertake assessments and complete all necessary documents
- Attendance at regular trainings, monthly meetings and supervision as agreed upon with the General Manager - Kaiwhakahaere
- Ensure tenants files are up to date and all relevant information is recorded accurately on the database
- Assist wahine to settle into the accommodation and carry out induction and orientation and explain Health & Safety procedures, Code of Conduct and all other relevant WHWT requirements
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality in accordance with professional practice
- Respond to and report incidents as soon practical in accordance with policy and procedures. All incidents involving emergency situations must be reported immediately to the General Manager - Kaiwhakahaere and/or Chairperson and all appropriate reports completed and processed
- Strive towards maximum house occupancy
- Arrive on time for an appropriate handover process before commencement of a shift
- Can relate to wahine from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and ensure care and services provided are culturally appropriate
- Have a positive and sensitive approach to differing views, cultures and maintain an environment free from judgement and discrimination
Apply online for this role or contact Hiria Tareha for more information.
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