Intervention Services -Social Worker Full-time Job

Key points

- Experienced Social Worker in Auckland - Working with over 65s - Full-time role working with Ethnic (Mandarin and Cantonese) speaking clients - Working across three sites in Avondale, Milford, and Papatoetoe - Providing support services for older people including those experiencing elder abuse and neglect

Job responsibilities

- Focus on Ethnic (Asian) communities - Promoting awareness of Age Concern Auckland's services - Providing culturally and linguistically appropriate information and advice - Working with older people referred for suspected elder abuse and neglect - Providing education on elder abuse and neglect - Developing working relationships with agencies and professionals - Raising public awareness about elder abuse and neglect

Qualifications

- Registered qualified social worker with current practicing certificate - Experience in not-for-profit or community sector - Fluency in English and Mandarin/Cantonese languages - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team - Full clean drivers’ licence - NZ resident or valid NZ Work Visa

Skills

- Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to develop appropriate networks with Ethnic communities

Benefits

- Thorough induction and professional development opportunities - Supportive team environment - Competitive pay based on experience

How to apply

- Send resume and cover letter to kaiq@ageconak.org.nz - Contact Intervention Services Manager, Kai Quan, for any questions