Allied Support Worker: Enable Frontline Social Work

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Christchurch region is recruiting Allied Support Workers to back frontline Social Work teams. Roles involve non-regulated work, assisting with home visits, admin tasks and transporting tamariki and rangatahi.

Day-to-day duties include site support, case notes entry, and coordinating placements. A driver’s licence is essential, and experience with Māori/Pasifika communities is valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in collaborative peer and stakeholder relationships.
• Desirable Social Services qualification and a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across a site on a day-to-day basis based on team needs.
• Assist social workers with case notes and information in CYRAS or similar systems.
• Safely transport tamariki and rangatahi to appointments, school and activities.
• Support and assist with Family Group Conference administration tasks.
• Assist with care of tamariki and rangatahi when out of school or awaiting placements.
• Make administrative arrangements for tamariki in placement or transitions.
• Support tamariki at school during settling in or re-entry after breaks.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Emotional resilience

Education

Social Services qualification

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Christchurch region is recruiting Allied Support Workers to back frontline Social Work teams. Roles involve non-regulated work, assisting with home visits, admin tasks and transporting tamariki and rangatahi.

Day-to-day duties include site support, case notes entry, and coordinating placements. A driver’s licence is essential, and experience with Māori/Pasifika communities is valued.