Social Worker (Across Auckland)

Age Concern Auckland operates to meet the needs of people aged 65+ across the Auckland region. We are committed to promoting wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for older people. Our vision is that older people live a valued life in an inclusive society. The Intervention Team aims to move people from a position of vulnerability to one of resilience. The team is made up of: Social Support Coordinators, Social Workers who respond to Elder Abuse cases,Counselling and Asian Services. This is a Fixed Term (1year) full-time role 35-40 hours a week. As part of the role, you will be working with clients across Auckland. Our head office is based in Avondale. A big part of your day will be: Working directly with older people (and their families and carers where appropriate) who have been referred to our services usually due to suspected elder abuse and neglect. Provides intervention services for older people who are, or who are at risk of, missing out on entitled support and services. Gives information, advice, and support to older people, their families/whanau, carers and relevant others, to enable them to make decisions that maintain the safety and autonomy of the older person. Undertaking holistic assessments, and developing with older people, individual safety and case plans. Supporting older people and their families to use their strengths, support networks, and resources independently to develop greater resilience and maintain a positive safe environment that optimises their wellbeing. Applying your excellent case management skills, ensuring case noting is recorded in a concise, accurate, relevant and timely manner. As a team member, contributingto education initiatives that raise public awareness about elder abuse and neglect. Working collaboratively with other government and community agencies to provide the best outcomes for our clients. We are seeking: A registered qualified social worker with current practicing certificate with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in social work (e.g. family violence desirable and experience managing complex elder abuse cases) You will be able to accurately take referral information, assess and establish (in consultation with others), if abuse or neglect is occurring. You will be self-motivated and able to work both independentlyand as part oftheteam. You will bring experience of working successfully with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. You will possess excellent written and oral communication skills. You will hold a current clean full driver’s license. You will have NZ residency or be holding a permanent NZ work visa. We offer a thorough induction and ongoing professional development opportunities, as well as a supportive, tight-knit teamenvironment. #J-18808-Ljbffr