Lead Practitioner Social Work - Older Persons
Full-time role based in Wellington but also working across Porirua, Kapiti, and Hutt (main site can be negotiated)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of our older persons?Are you an exceptional Social Worker who wants to help grow social work capacity in a team?
You will have a deep understanding of strengths-based practice, person-driven approaches and bring comprehensive experience in case management.
This role suits someone who enjoys supporting others to develop their professional skills to bring about sustainable positive change in the lives of elders. This position is based in our Wellington office (can negotiate) where you will have a small case load, and you will have the agility to support staff across Porirua, Kapiti, and Hutt sites.Wesley offers a comprehensive employment package in a flexible work environment. You would join a team of dedicated professional staff in an organisation passionate for social justice guided by strong community values.
You will bring experience and understanding to:- working in a Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsive organisation
- supporting older persons with cognitive impairment and other long-term conditions including mental health and addiction issues.
- working to end instances of elder harm and understand trauma informed practice
- working within a multi-disciplinary health environment with strong community development focus.
- registration with the SWRB and a current annual practicing certificate
- a can-do attitude, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
- a full New Zealand driver's licence
- competency in use of computers.
Salary band - $81,642 to $102,000, skills and experience dependent.
For further information and an application pack, please refer to www.wesleyca.org.nz or contact Isabel below, or apply through Seek link, and quote LEAD PRACTITIONER OLDER PERSONS.
Applications close on Monday, 30 June 2025.Isabel Macdonald - Executive Assistant
Wesley Community Action
PO Box 9932, Wellington 6141
Phone: 04 805 0875
Email: imacdonald@wesleyca.org.nz