Te Kauae Elder Abuse Service Clinician

Job Description

• Do you want to make a real difference?
• Working within the community supporting Kaumatua Whaiora
• 40 hours per week

Te whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity

Purapura Whetu provide the Te Kauae service to support vulnerable older people experiencing abuse neglect or other vulnerability. The service focuses on establishing safety, enhancing wellbeing and building connection.

We are looking for a clinician experienced in working with Kaumatua Whaiora / Older persons to work independently in the community to enhance wellbeing.

As a clinician in this service, you will be an expert in working to build strong trusting relationships with whaiora and whanau, establishing and maintaining strong community networks with other services and working with independence and initiative.

Ngā kawenga matua o te mahi – Key responsibilities of the role :

To be successful, you will :

You will be part of the wider multidisciplinary team at Purapura Whetū Trust, working to enhance whaiora, whanau and community wellbeing.

This role is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. An ability to work independently, with confidence and initiative in challenging and sensitive situations is essential.

We provide ongoing training opportunities, and relocation support is available.

Please apply by clicking the "APPLY NOW" button .  Any pātai, please contact  Janine Morris  on

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Applications close 5pm Thursday 18

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December and will be processed as they are received