Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Shakti Community Council Inc. Full time

**POSITION: Social Worker (Wellington)**

**About the role.**

We are looking for an enthusiastic SPECIALIST CRISIS CASE MANAGER & TEAM LEADER to manage our services and lead our multicultural team of social workers and counsellors, implementing various projects aimed at keeping families safe.

**Criteria**:
Since this is a senior position, you must have a NZ recognized qualification: Registered Social Work and work experience in the social services sector in New Zealand.

**Benefits and perks**:
Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Training will be provided. You will be offered the opportunities that come with being part of an ever-growing national organisation Skills and experience.

**Skills/Qualifications required**:

- Ability to manage crisis intervention, case assessment, casework and case management skills.
- Good administration, coordination and relationship management skills as team leader.
- Strong attention to details, be organised and methodical.
- Hardworking.
- Able to work well under pressure, prioritize and multitask effectively.
- Good command over spoken and written English as well as report-writing skills.
- Spoken and written fluency in at least one Asian, Middle Eastern or African language (a must).
- Full driving licence and own transport.
- Be well versed and experienced with MS Office software usage including Excel.
- Empathetic and good listener.
- Passionate about working with women and children and ensuring their safety while promoting social equality.
- Motivated to be a social change agent.
- Willing to put in the extra mile for a worthy cause.

If you are entitled to work in New Zealand, has a valid driver’s licence and car, and are keen to give back to your community, this role could be career defining

**Please respond to the following question in your cover letter/resume**:
How many years of Social Work experience do you have?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Do you have valid New Zealand driving licence and have your own car?

Are you in Wellington?

Do you speak Asian, African, Middle Eastern?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

How many years’ of experience you have as a case manager?

Do you have a current New Zealand driver’s licence?

Have you completed a qualification in community services?


**Salary**: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wellington City, Wellington: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)


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