Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of our elderly? Established in 1995, our client Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora are looking for a trustworthy, confidential, well-organised person to join their team. Our client provides quality health, social and education services for all who reside within Kawerau and the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.

He aha te tūnga | About the role
As Elder Response Service Practitioner, you will manage approximately 10-15 cases per quarter, ensuring seamless delivery of support services to the Uri Haumate (uri) of Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora. Your primary goal is to ensure that older individuals experiencing, or at risk of, abuse and neglect have timely access to appropriate local services to ensure their safety and empower them to have greater control over their lives.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Implement interventions and strategies that reduce the risk of social isolation, neglect and/or abuse
• Build rapport by working collaboratively with uri and their whānau, including caregivers, to develop goals and strategies to keep uri well
• Identify and monitor any health and wellbeing issues
• Prepare referrals to ensure kaimahi respond to immediate crisis promptly
• Ensure clients are fully informed and involved in decisions
• Work collaboratively with whānau and caregivers to empower and support uri
• Identify needs and prepare referrals to external agencies for additional services
• Provide education and health promotion to strengthen uri well-being and resilience
• Complete reporting requirements, ensuring strict client confidentiality
• File management, capture date and update progress details
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and are managed and filed as per protocol

Nga pūkenga me whai | Ideal candidate requirements

• Minimum of three years’ experience, in a similar role
• Proven experience working in a kaupapa Māori environment
• Knowledge of TKKH and the Eastern Bay of Plenty Communities
• Strong relationship and network management
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent computer literacy skills, with proficiency in all Microsoft Office functions
• Be positive, adaptable to change and resilient
• Knowledge of Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau tikanga and kawa is desirable
• Competency in Te Reo Māori and a good understanding of tikanga Māori is desirable
• Registered practitioner/social worker with a current practicing certificate would be desirable but not essential

Why Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora?
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly and have the skills and dedication required, we invite you to apply and become part of their supportive and dynamic team.

Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora is committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for its staff and its community. Your expertise and commitment will contribute significantly to our mission of enhancing the well-being of our people.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently reside in New Zealand and have New Zealand Community or Social Work experience, will be considered for this advertised position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo Police Vetting as part of the recruitment process.

Please do not contact our client directly, all applications will be received via our online application form. For further information, including a detailed job description, please phone 07 393 2424 or email jobs@peoplehq.nz.

Confidentiality assured.