Co-Response Support Worker
About Us
At Victim Support, we're on a mission to strengthen the mana, belonging, and well-being of those affected by crime, trauma, and suicide in Aotearoa New Zealand. Working alongside the police, we're dedicated to making a real difference in our community. Join us and be part of an organization that advocates for the rights of victims, collaborating with individuals, organizations, and the government to bring about positive change.
About the role
The Co-response Support Worker role presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to have a genuine impact on whānau affected by or at risk of Family Harm in Counties Manukau. You will play a vital role in delivering front-line services as part of the new Co-response pilot, taking ownership and managing support services addressing the unique challenges faced by these whānau, while ensuring their holistic well-being. Due to the needs of this contract, a SRWB recognised Social Work qualification would be beneficial but not required.
In this role, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential. Any knowledge of or exposure to family harm cases will be advantageous. Excellent computer skills to be able to effectively use multiple database system for case management is also necessary.
We are currently recruiting for a fixed term (10 months) full-time position, with working hours from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, spanning Friday to Monday. Two positions will be based at both the Manurewa and Ormiston Police Station.
About you
This is an outstanding opportunity for a caring emotionally intelligent individual to make a real difference in your community. If you can answer “Yes” to the following questions, this may be your new opportunity:
- Are you energetic with a passion for assisting people in your community?
- Are you culturally sensitive and able to work with people from different ethnic groups?
- Do you have strong computer and communication skills
- Do you want to be part of the interagency approach to reducing family harm in Counties Manukau?
- Can you build effective working relationships with key stakeholders, enabling you to provide a quality service to family harm victims and their families?
- Do you have experience in problem solving and delivering an outstanding service to clients under pressure?
- Do you have an understanding of working with victims and their families as a result of Family Harm (including Family Violence)?
- Do you have a full licence and access to transport?
- Are you available to work weekends as rostered?
- Are you able to work autonomously and as part of a team, yet also work independently and self-manage?
You will be required to undergo pre-employment vetting by the NZ Police.
Applicants for this position must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
CR Support Worker
- Full time, fixed term
- $95,000 salary
- Counties Manukau locations
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For the full Position Description: attached. Applications close: Friday 29th November however the advert may be closed earlier if a suitable applicant is foundAll queries to: hr@victimsupport.org.nz
