Wellbeing Worker

Location Manukau, Auckland Case-management that empowers people through life challenges Connecting into a network of solutions that strengthen resilience Working with people passionate about making a difference Mo te turanga - About the role : Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Ope Whakaora ki Manukau!

We are looking for a Fixed Term (December

• to February
• ) part-time Wellbeing Worker to build relationships and engagement with people, supporting them to identify and respond to life challenges within our Community Ministries programme at The Salvation Army.

You will enhance personal wellbeing through the promotion of collaboration, social change, development, and empowerment of people and families.

Key tasks will be to : Show acceptance, inclusion and genuine interest in people, their experiences, and future aspirations.

To listen, relate and affirm people in such a way that they are encouraged to identify and create solutions that increase skills, coping abilities and resilience.

To provide advocacy and support that role models increased confidence in people managing important issues in their lives.

To refer clients and journey with them to engage with internal and external services that support achievement of personal goals.

Good computer and writing skills.

A team player and a quick learner.

Our ideal person will have : Relevant tertiary qualifications to social services or similar required.

Experience of at least 2 years working in case-management, and delivery of holistic wrap-around support.

Ability to understand and relate to people from diverse backgrounds, who are experiencing hardship, trauma, life challenges.

Ability and commitment to engage and journey with people providing support for personal responsibility and motivation to achieve own goals.

Ability to adapt approach to the needs and interest of the presenting people.

A proactive solution focused approach using maturity and empathy in problem solving and reduction of barriers to achieving outcomes.

Understanding of, respect for, and ability to work with The Salvation Army's mission, principles, and Christian ethos Our offer to you : Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing Subsidised flu vaccinations Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7 Applicants should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated, and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society' Hours of work : Monday and Tuesday from 8.30am to 4.30am with flexibility can work on other days of the week if its required.

The starting salary for this role will be $

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider.

It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus.

The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.