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The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge Centre exists to provide safe, integrated, high quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced based best practise and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Social Worker or addictions counsellor for our community programme based in Addington, Christchurch.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provision of casework that provides integrated care for those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health.
* Group facilitation
* Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.
* Implementation of the Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies and Procedures
Person Specification:
* Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* DAPAANZ Registration
* Minimum 2 years experience
* Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.
* Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy, and confidentiality
Our offer to you:
* An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
* Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
* Subsidised flu vaccinations
* Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
* TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
Hours of work:This is a permanent full time role of 40 hours per weekworked Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
The starting salaryfor this role will fall between$68,037 and $102,000 per annum.This role is covered by the pay equity agreement and the final remuneration will be dependent on the years experience of the preferred candidate brings to the role.
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer andbelieves workplaces thrive with diversity.
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
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