Social Worker / Counsellor

Full Job Description

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)

Join Our Team at Queenstown Community Hospice as a Social Worker / Counsellor

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community? Then the Queenstown Community Hospice might just have the perfect opportunity for you!

Committed to serving our local communities, we provide essential care and support to patients and families facing life-limiting conditions.

About Us:  

At Queenstown Community Hospice, we embrace the holistic approach to care, addressing physical, mental, spiritual, and family needs using the Te Whare Tapu Whā model adopted by hospices throughout New Zealand Aotearoa. We are passionate about expanding our services to provide even more comprehensive support through the development of support groups and educational workshops.

What You Will Do – Āu mahi

Join us as a Family Support professional, offering valued assistance to individuals and their whānau. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with families, guiding them through available resources and connecting them with vital services tailored to their unique needs. We prioritise community engagement, working to expand networks and opportunities for collaboration to enhance the support we provide.

About You – Mōhou ake

Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare or community-based roles, demonstrating a natural ability to connect with diverse individuals. Proficiency in computer skills, including PC usage and the MS Office Suite, is essential. Experience with databases, preferably client/patient management systems, is also desirable.

 A full, clean driver's license is a requirement for this role.

Share the Opportunity:  

Know someone who would excel in this role? Feel free to share this opportunity with them.

Please visit our website for a position description and application or apply today by sending your cover letter, CV and application form to  – attention ‘Human Resource Administrator’.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

How many years' experience do you have as a social worker?

Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?

What's your expected annual base salary?

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