Registered Social Worker for permanent role in Christchurch

Increased Kiwi Saver + 5 wks AL + Health Now Card for you & whānau
Work with Youth to create new possibilities for taiohi (young people)
Use your clinical knowledge & skills to assess, plan, implement, monitor, & evaluate taiohi (youth).

Real | Mō mātou

Real believes mental wellness and wellbeing are possible for every taiohi (young person). We support taiohi aged 12-24 years to build life skills, resilience, and strong connections with their family and whānau, friends, and communities. We believe that by supporting taiohi to live their lives well, taiohi can take charge of their lives and wellbeing.
Find out more about Real and the service we provide here in Ōtautahi at

www.real.org.nz
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Join us in a values-based work environment with one of Aotearoa’s leading NGOs and enjoy some of our fantastic perks:
Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Attention all NZ Registered Social Workers (applicants from other clinical backgrounds are also welcome to apply, ie Registered Nurse with scope to work in mental health, Occupational Therapists). We are looking for a creative and energised registered social worker to work Monday and Wednesday 10.30-7:00pm and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am- 5.00pm in Otautahi/Christchurch.
You will be responsible for co-facilitating the Real Talk group programme and for providing our one-to-one community-based mentoring support.
About the Real Talk group programme

Real Talk is an 8-10 week programme for taiohi aged 12-24 years who need extra support around managing anxiety, depression and/or stress-related behaviours. It’s aimed at taiohi with mild to moderate needs. Real Talk is designed to help:
develop self-esteem and self-confidence
manage and reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), sensory modulation, and mindfulness tools
maintain and develop positive relationships
decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness, and strengthen resilience
All necessary training will be provided.
You will have:
A necessary clinical registration with current New Zealand practicing certificate
An understanding of trauma-informed care and experience working with taiohi
Experience in or comfortable with group facilitation
A current New Zealand first aid certificate, or be prepared to obtain one
You will be:
A great communicator who loves supporting and mentoring others
Inspiring others with enthusiasm and a take-action approach
The sort of person who will listen deeply to the people who use our services
A fresh thinker, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas
Passionate about supporting taiohi to build confidence and resilience.
Closing Date | Rā Katinga:

23 August 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.
Start date:

ASAP following interviews.
Position Description:

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Candidates from different clinical backgrounds can contact the recruitment team if they wish to see the specific position description for their clinical discipline.
Contact | Kōrero:

Richelle Sands, Team Coach on 027 590 1253 if you have any questions.
For further information, visit our website

www.real.org.nz
Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment.
All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

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