Community Social Worker Full Time permanent position Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki Districts Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives o f whnau within your local communities? Does the opportunity to provide support to those seeking help during times of crisis, when wanting to build on the strengths they have to make a change, wishing to seek information or get support for someone they care about motivate you to turn up every day? This may be the role for you? PLEASE NOTE: CAPS is not accredited with Immigration New Zealand and cannot sponsor candidates needing a visa. This role requires you to be a Registered Social Worker, who thrives on working collaboratively within the community to make a difference every day. You will meet people of all ages and experience, wanting to engage with a professional who holds a non-judgemental attitude towards their situation, someone who will go the extra mile to help them reach their goals and who lives the values of Love, Hope and Energy that underpin everything that happens within CAPS.

You will work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who work together, providing each other with the support required to undertake this challenging and rewarding work. Skills you would require to be successful in this role: A Social Work qualification and Social Work Registration Experience of working alongside children, young people, adults, family and w hnau Commitment to bi-cultural practice and sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how this applies to and guides social work practice and interventions An understanding of the impacts of family violence, sexual violence and other forms of abuse Excellent listening, communication and relationship/rapport building skills Comfortable with working on your own as well as part of a team, in a client led, non-judgemental way The ability to demonstrate initiative, good judgement and flexibility Excellent time management and organisational skill Have a proven record of maintaining confidentiality and working within the ethical parameters of the social work registration board The ability to utilise I.T.

systems including a web based data base The ability to maintain appropriate client records and provide reports as required A full and clean Drivers License This position is classed as a Core Worker and will need to pass a safety check, inclusive of Police Vetting, under the Childrens Act 2014 Check out our website www.capshauraki.co.

nz to see the range of services you could be part of should you choose to join our dedicated, professional and fun loving team. TO APPLY and for a job description please visit our website. http://www.

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