About The Salvation Army Whangarei Bridge CentreThe Salvation Army Whangarei Bridge Centre exists to provide safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidence-based best practice and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative, and responsive.We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Social Worker or Addictions Counsellor for our residential programme based in Whangarei.Key Responsibilities:Provision of casework that provides integrated care for those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health.Group facilitation.Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.Implementation of the Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies and Procedures.Person Specification:Degree in Social Work or Addiction Counselling.Excellent written and oral communication skills.DAPAANZ Registration.Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas, and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy and confidentiality.Our Offer to You:2 x Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave.Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross.TSA discount card for discounts with various retailers such as Beaurepaires, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, and Torpedo7.Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing.Subsidised flu vaccinations.A position within a long-standing, respected nationwide organisation.Opportunities for growth and development.Hours of Work: This is a permanent, full-time role of 40 hours per week; however, part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.The Starting Salary: for this role falls between $74,000 - $77,500 annually, dependent on experience.This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!We look forward to receiving your application!The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 8030TM.The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives, and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.If you're looking for meaningful work that really makes a difference to the communities we serve, you've come to the right place!But there are other great reasons to jump on board too. We know that to attract and retain the best people, we've got to make The Salvation Army one of the best places to work in the country, so here are a few of the ways we support our people:Employee Assistance programme.Flexible working arrangements.Flu vaccinations (subsidised).Subsidised medical insurance with Southern Cross.Full entitlement of sick leave at 18 months (first 10 days upon completing six months, and a further 10 days at one year work anniversary).Two additional leave days a year.A range of product service discounts at retailers such as Big Save, Resene, Beaurepaires, 2 Degrees, Hertz, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, Torpedo7, and Warehouse Stationery.We are no ordinary Army. Since 1883, The Salvation Army has fought poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand.Each year, we help more than 120,000 families and individuals in need with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes, and other comfort and support. At The Salvation Army, we are committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives, and reforming society by God's power.The Army's work in over 130 countries is coordinated by our International Headquarters in London, which is the base for our international leader, General Lyndon Buckingham.To signal the culture we want to see, we have introduced seven values that we believe reflect who we are, how we strive to act, and how we make decisions:ConnectedCourageousThe Salvation Army has been transforming lives around the world since 1865.
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