Support Worker - Muslim Wellbeing Support - Start Immediately

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He kōrero mō mātou | About Us 

Kāhui Tū Kaha is a community mental health and social housing organisation under the auspices of Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Whātua. We are a well-established and innovative provider and characterised by our diversity and commitment to health and social outcomes for everyone. We strive to uphold our organisational values of manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, and whakawhanaungatanga in all that we do. As a successful applicant, you will enjoy working within an open, culturally diverse organisation with many opportunities for further growth and development.

He kōrero mōu | About You

A qualified Support Worker with strong knowledge of mental health and ability to provide culturally appropriate wellbeing support to our Muslim clients. You will be skilled at building and maintaining trusting relationships with clients, have a respectful, empathetic manner and be highly motivated to make a difference in the lives of our clients. You are solution-focused and capable of finding the strengths of the people you work with. Ideally, you will have knowledge of recovery perspectives and of the Strengths Model and Te Whare Tapa Wha.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

This role is for Support Workers within our Muslim Wellbeing Support service. Using the principles of client recovery and utilising community resources, you will actively work with clients to identify goals and support needs, and work towards the achievement of these. You will build strong partnerships with clients, whānau, and communities and deliver cultural appropriate wrap-around and individualised support.

What you will need to have:

Bilingual

Ability to understand issues facing refugees, including dealing with past experiences of abuse and trauma

Ability to advocate, network and build positive community relationships

Knowledge of NZ health system and local community groups and resources available

Relevant qualifications in Health and Wellbeing are essential

NZ professional body registration if applicable to the role

Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

All applicants must have New Zealand Residency, a full and clean driver's license and a clean police record.

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]. For more information about us please visit www.kahuitukaha.co.nz