Housing Case Worker

Our client is a community housing provider that works with people who need support to find a home, keep a home and live well. They work with the most vulnerable members of our community to provide access to safe, affordable housing and connect them to the health and social services they need to return to independent living.

The Role

This is a permanent full time role based in Manukau. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm.

As a Housing case worker you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that people you work with have a needs assessment, risk assessment and person-led support plans
• Assisting those that need housing support and support services
• Administration and Referrals to appropriate services
• Managing positive relationships to increase access and remove barriers for people using this service
• Collecting and reporting service data as required
  

About You:

• You must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) (Level 4) or an NZQA-recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you will commence study towards this within six months of starting your employment
• Previous experience working with people in the community
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work appropriately with ethnic minority groups including Māori and Pasifika.
• A full New Zealand driving licence is essential.

Benefits of the role:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Subsidised holiday programmes for children
• Family friendly flexible work conditions
• Use of company car for appointments
• Parking available on site
• Professional Development opportunities

To apply please call Sanjana Maharaj on 0800 633 699 for a confidential chat or apply online.