Team Manager Whanganui Job in Whanganui Recruiting by Presbyterian Support Central

Team Manager - Family Works Whanganui - Full Time Support with Professional Practice + On-going Personal DevelopmentAccess to Healthcare Insurance + Retailer Discounts + Employee Assistance ProgrammesAbout us Family Works is an established NGO providing counselling, mediation and other social services to tamariki, whanau and individuals affected by family violence, historical trauma and a broad range of other issues. We've been doing what we do for over 100 years, which means we've got pretty good at identifying need and delivering services to our local communities and we are honoured and proud to serve them. We have experienced and qualified counsellors and social workers to delivering our services. We are focused on offering a strong connection and affinity for Te ao Maori and to work appropriately with our diverse clients in a range of settings. We are looking for an exceptional manager to provide leadership, support, guidance and coaching to Family Works staff in Whanganui to deliver high quality client-centric social services and counselling. If this sounds like you read on! About the role  This full-time role is responsible for overseeing a small team of social service professionals to make a meaningful and positive contribution to addressing social need and improving the wellbeing of children, families and whanau in the Whanganui district. In the role you will: Successfully recruit, train, develop, manage, and motivate your team and build a positive and thriving workplace culture.Ensure contract and statutory requirements, and policy and best practice guidelines, are understood and complied with.Provide financial oversight of budgets, reporting and annual business planning; and implement remedial actions as required.Carry a small caseload and provide professional supervision to your teamEstablish and maintain strong local connections and networks within the communities that Family Works Whanganui is based.We are looking for someone who: Holds a tertiary qualification in social work, counselling or a related field.Has experience in an NGO social services environment and understands the delivery of services within funding contractsHas experience leading and managing the performance of their teamHas advanced competence in working with children, families and whanau where family violence is a concern. You will also:  Be passionate about supporting tamariki, families and whanau.Have a deep understanding of the complexity of issues your team will deal with.Have sound cultural competence to guide and support appropriate service delivery.Be able to build trust and respect with all those you work with. What's in it for me? You will be part of the Family Works team delivering high quality social services across the lower North Island. Your days will be diverse and interesting, and you will be able to influence outcomes for the team and those we serve with your fresh thinking. You will be part of a supportive and engaging management team committed to your on-going professional development.  Job satisfaction is guaranteed for someone keen to embrace our future and develop our team. We would love to talk to you about this role, so get in touch with Carmel McKee 027 2269 789  Please only apply if you have the right to work in NZ. #J-18808-Ljbffr