We are looking for a caring and experienced whānau support worker or social worker to join our growing and passionate team. You will be working in a supportive team based at our community hub in the North Shore.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
Work alongside families in our residential and outreach community focussing on a sustainable housing solution
Provide a residential and home-based support service which assists families to re-establish within the community
Advocate for all families receiving De Paul House services
Network with relevant agencies and resources in the community (both government and non-governmental organisations) to support struggling families and increase their support systems
Work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
Bachelor degree in social work, psychotherapy, occupational therapy or other related mental health field with at least 3 years social work experience and/or appropriate community worker experience
The ability to work independently and within defined boundaries
To be able to demonstrate ability in using data systems
Strong awareness of community networks and supports and ability to build working relationships with clients, team, and external parties
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Have a full clean New Zealand driver’s license
Eligible to work in New Zealand
Registered health professional under the HPCA Act or Social Work registration
Ideally, you will have some experience in the community/social work sector, but if not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right ‘can-do’ attitude.
De Paul House is looking for a physically fit and active individual with experience in community work and general labour tasks such as moving furniture, grounds work and maintenance work. In this role you will assist the tenancy team to ensure premises, properties and donations are safe, clean and immaculately presented for whānau, volunteers and employees of De Paul House.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
Property set up and furnishing
Assist with maintenance work where required
Liaise with donors for furniture collections
Collecting and moving furniture
Collecting and delivering household goods and donations
Organise furniture storage units and assemble furniture
Record keeping, stock take and reporting
Manage rubbish and recycling on main site
Mowing lawns and gardening work such as weeding, water blasting, trimming trees and hedges
Health and safety
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
Highly motivated and flexible individual looking to tackle a new challenge
Great communication and time management skills
Organisational skills – furniture storage and property setup
Physically fit – heavy lifting involved
Team player
Ability to comply with health and safety requirements
Eligible to work in New Zealand
Full and clean New Zealand driver license – knows the North shore area
The successful applicants will need to pass a pre-employment police vet.
We offer | Ko tā mātou mahi:
No two days are the same in this role
A growing organisation
Opportunity to assist with transformative change in whānau
Ongoing training, development, and peer support
The opportunity to work closer to home if based on the North Shore
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:
If you meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your cover letter and CV with two references to mailto: admin@depaulhouse.org.nz
Applications close 16 October 2023. Immediate hire for the right candidate
