Taranaki Women's Refuge – New Plymouth, North Island
Do you believe all women and children have the right to live free from Domestic Violence? Are you a passionate Social Worker ready to work in a challenging and highly rewarding role? Would you like to be part of a close team committed to change in our community?
We are searching for a Superstar Social Worker. Is this you?!
YOU WILL HAVE:
Current NZ Social Work Registration (or be working towards it)
A tertiary degree, ideally in Social Work
A solid understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence (does not need to be experiential)
Passion for the well-being and safety of women and their children
An understanding of Taranaki Tikanga along with Te Triti
An ability to effectively manage your time and workload within fluid and conflicting timeframes.
The ability to excel both within a team environment and work autonomously.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Software
Excellent communication and people skills
Common sense, resilience, compassion and resourcefulness
A sense of humour!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
A supportive team environment
Competitive equity salary package
Regular internal and external supervision
Daily networking and collaboration with external agencies
To provide support, advocacy, advice, intensive counselling, facilitation of groups and education to women
To support women in the community and within the confidential Safe House
To be part of a well-respected organization that values you.
On-going personal development and training opportunities
Applicants for this role must already possess the legal right to work in New Zealand. While we value diversity in our workforce, we're unable to provide visa sponsorship for this particular position. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply if you meet these criteria.
If this excites you, we would love to hear from you.
New grads welcome to apply.
For an application pack including a Position Description, please e-mail: ******
Or phone 06 769 5553
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