Elder Abuse Case Worker

Age Concern Wairarapa (ACW) is a charity dedicated to people over 65, their friends, and whānau.  We promote dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide expert information and support services in response to older people's needs. We are active and vocal on relevant issues and work to ensure older people stay connected with their family, friends and community.  We are affiliated to Age Concern New Zealand with whom we work closely.

The Vision of Age Concern Wairarapa is to be recognised as a leading contributor to the wellbeing of older persons/kaumātua in our Wairarapa communities. 

We work with funders, public services, community organisations and individuals to achieve this. 

Over recent years, the population of older people in Wairarapa has grown to nearly a quarter of the total Wairarapa population.  Accordingly, the challenge has also grown to achieve our Mission: Helping, connecting and empowering older persons in Wairarapa. Our Guiding Principles are that our services are accessible, appropriate and affordable, inclusive, culturally appropriate and equally available to all.

Age Concern Wairarapa is committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, particularly those of partnership, participation and pro-active protection, and recognises Tikanga Māori values as being the key to Māori outcomes that are appropriate, accessible and affordable. There is an expectation that the principles will be applied in a measured and reasonable manner

The work of Age Concern Wairarapa has special reference to older people, koroua and kuia and is based on the values of being responsive, respecting all, caring, and being committed to wellbeing. 

At ACW we work together toward the best possible quality of life for older people in the Wairarapa.  For our Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) this is achieved through prevention and reduction in vulnerability and harm.

If you are keen to help others and provide a meaningful service to our community then please read on….  
 

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To evaluate the older person’s needs and provide advice, advocacy, assistance and/or referral monitoring as indicated to ensure the optimum outcome for the person.
• To respond as indicated and in accordance with contractual requirements to all incidents or suspected incidents of elder abuse.
• To be an information and education resource for older people, their families, health care facilities, community groups and health professionals.
• To provide advocacy and support for older people and their families/whānau 
• To assist with review and evaluation of the Elder Abuse Response Services and maintains professional development.
• Carry out such other work-related tasks that are within the competency of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) Case Worker as may be required by the Manager from time to time.
• Health and Safety - Capture and maintain all H&S related records, comply with all health and safety requirements as outlined in the Health and Safety Work Act 2015.
• Professional Development  - Commitment to continuous improvement
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bi-cultural development of the organisation