Epsom Lodge Supportive Accommodation

The Salvation Army Epsom Lodge is an 84-bed supportive accommodation residential facility in Auckland for men and women. Our residents have housing needs, often (but not always) accompanied by addiction, mental health and relationship issues. We provide 12+ weeks emergency accommodation, support and after care to assist in finding suitable long-term accommodation and begin the journey of addressing other life goals.

About the role

We are seeking a friendly and approachable person to help keep Epsom Lodge running efficiently and effectively. Support Workers keep our house running, supporting our tangata in their day-to-day needs. Support Workers must be willing to work within Te Ao Māori competencies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• client support, including advocacy with external agencies and transport to appointments
• administering medications
• writing case notes
• daily living tasks and housekeeping support
• administration and office support.

Our ideal candidate will:

• have good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write adequate records and reports
• have good computer skills
• maintain professional standards
• work well as a team member
• be able to maintain good working relationships with staff and consumers
• display good understanding cultural awareness and practice
• have an understanding of, respect for, and the ability to work with The Salvation Army's mission, principles, and Christian ethos.

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

This is a permanent, part-time role at 16 hours per week. Hours worked will be 7.30am - 4pm, Saturday and Sunday.

The starting salary for this role will be $65,425.57. This is an hourly rate of $31.45.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/794992_JobDesc.pdf

To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 11988SK

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.