Caregiver Social Worker - Permanent and Fixed Term Opportunity

Oranga Tamariki; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing and development support

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Caregiver Social Worker in Auckland. You will partner with caregivers to guide them through each stage of a child’s journey, ensuring they are prepared with the resources, skills and information to provide safe, stable homes.

You will work with whānau and non-whānau caregivers, emergency and respite carers, and long-term carers, coordinating with the child's Social Worker and other agencies as required.

Qualifications

• recognised Social Work qualification required and SWRB registration.
• Full registration with SWRB and annual practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Partner with caregivers to support them in caring for tamariki.
• Build relationships with whānau and caregivers across coverage areas.
• Collaborate with the child’s Social Worker and other agencies as needed.
• Provide tailored resources, skills and information for nurturing homes.

Skills

Relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Resilience and problem solving

NZ driver's licence

Education

Social Work qualification (SWRB)

Full SWRB registration and annual practicing certificate

Job description

Caregiver Social Worker - Permanent and Fixed Term Opportunity

• 1x Permanent and 1x Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity to December 2027
• Located in Grey Lynn, with the possibility of being based at Westgate or Onehunga with coverage across all three required
• Making a tangible difference to the experience and outcomes of tamariki and young persons in Aotearoa.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We putTamarikifirst
• We believeArohais vital
• We respect theManaof people
• We areTikaandPono
• We valueWhakapapa
• We recognise thatOrangais a journey

Mō te tūnga| About therole:

Caregivers take on a critically important role in the lives of tamariki who cannot live safely at home. As a Caregiver Social Worker, you will partner closely with our caregivers to help them understand the role they play at each stage of a child's journey through care. With your strong relationship management skills and commitment to providing tailored support, you will ensure that our caregivers are well prepared with the resources, skills and information that they need to provide nurturing, safe and stable homes for tamariki. As part of your work, you will build relationships with and support whānau and non-whānau caregivers, emergency and respite caregivers and long-term caregivers.

The role of a Caregiver Social Worker is varied and deeply rewarding, with the opportunity to deliver tangible and meaningful benefits to your community. You will work as a team with the child's Social Worker to identify key or underlying issues and develop creative, individually tailored strategies that provide cohesive support from all angles to facilitate great outcomes for tamariki who need caring for. Where required, you will also work with other agencies, community groups and providers to ensure the needs of our caregivers are met.

As this role is a Social Worker position, not Caregiver, you must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with SWRB.

• A recognised Social Work qualification by the Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB)
• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Worker Registration Board and an annual practicing certificate(or the ability to gain registration with the SWRB)
• Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
• Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice
• Having a good understanding of The Oranga Tamariki Act and National Care Standards
• Passion and vision for caregivers and what they need to succeed
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• A valid and clean New Zealand's driver's licence

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $81k and $97k dependant on experience however if currently an Oranga Tamariki Social Worker, you will retain your current salary.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

Expertise Social Work, Care Services, Management, Other, Services for children and families, Youth Justice