Hostel Caseworker

Salvation Army International; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Canterbury is seeking a Caseworker to provide essential support services for men aiming for permanent housing and health care. This permanent full-time role requires strong engagement skills and prior experience in housing, mental health, or related fields. The candidate will work closely with a collaborative team to support clients in transforming their lives. The role offers competitive remuneration within a supportive environment, reflecting the organization's commitment to caring for people and reforming society.

Benefits

An additional working week of leave annually

Free confidential counselling services

Discounted Medical Insurance

Ongoing internal training

Option for Post Grad Cert study support

Qualifications

• Must have a full NZ approved drivers licence.
• Must have at least 2 years of prior NZ experience in either Housing, Mental health, Addictions or Corrections.
• Must be eligible for NZ registration with relevant authorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing 1:1 support for clients seeking permanent housing.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement with clients.
• Work in collaboration with co-workers to ensure a welcoming environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Commitment to social care

Education

NZ approved degree in Social Work/Nursing/Addictions/Counselling or equivalent

Job description

• Sunday to Thursday permanent roster each week
• AM shift Week 1 (9am-5.30pm) and PM shift Week 2 (12.30pm-9pm)
• Opportunity for further Post Graduate Certificate study

About the Business:

Addington Hostel has been providing housing wrap‑around support to men for over 125 years. It is a 24‑hour staffed site for up to 88 men at any one time. The service supports men who typically have had prior involvement with Corrections, Mental Health or Addictions services. The average stay in service is around 3 months and we work towards moving the men into a permanent place of their own in the Community.

About the Role:

The Caseworker role provides ongoing 1:1 support for the men in responding to their need of helping to get permanent housing, health care, employment, connecting to whanau, finances and many other needs. You work alongside our Counsellors, Nurses and Support workers in providing wrap‑around support towards lifelong changes for the tangata in our service.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Having a caseload of men that you are working with across the week.
• Ensure you are fully recording your weekly engagement with each of the men.
• Maintain your registration requirements.
• Work alongside your co‑workers to provide a safe and welcoming working environment.
• Represent the Salvation Army when working with other agencies.
• Must have a NZ approved degree level qualification in Social Work/Nursing/Addictions/Counselling or NZ equivalent
• Must be eligible for NZ registration with SWRB, NZAC, Dapaanz, Nursing Council (or NZ equivalent)
• Must have at least 2 years of prior NZ experience in either Housing, Mental health, Addictions or Corrections (or similar)
• Must have a full NZ approved drivers licence
• Must be able to work the hours as outlined
• Must be comfortable working in an all male client group (majority of staff are female)

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
• Free flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Monthly external supervision paid
• Option to undertake supported Post Grad Cert study in Mental Health/Addictions via Otago University (or approved equivalent)
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing internal training

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self‑motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role is permanent full time and hours worked will be 40 per week.

The starting gross annual salary for this role will be part of the Social workers pay equity scale and fall between $74k and $102K depending upon your Caseworker experince (at least 2+ years) and qualifications.

The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $35 and $49.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes 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.