Support Worker – Social Housing
Core
Empowering vulnerable Māori individuals to access safe, affordable accommodation and achieve long-term goals through the Housing First philosophy.
Role type
Support Worker (Social Housing)
Builds
Community support pathways and tenancy stability for vulnerable Māori
Domain
Social Housing / Mental Health / Māori Community Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Empathy, motivation, practical life skills, community resource navigation, culturally appropriate service delivery, rotating shift work
Preferred skills
Experience supporting homeless people, relevant qualification in Social Services or Mental Health/Addictions Support, understanding of tikanga Māori
Responsibilities
Support and motivate clients to achieve goals, connect people with community support resources and family, apply housing first philosophy, maintain tenancies
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC