Flexible Social Worker — Child & Whānau Support (NZ)

Oranga Tamariki; Taupo; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Taupo seeks an experienced Social Worker to support tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau. You will undertake assessments, plan interventions and work with diverse communities to safeguard tamariki wellbeing.

The role requires SWRB registration, a NZ driver licence, and experience in child protection. You will collaborate with community partners and advocate for tamariki to access necessary resources.

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and current practicing certificate.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• Full, clean New Zealand Driver's licence.
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with.
• Experience within the child protection sector, preferably within NZ.
• Able to analyse and prepare social work and other plans (e.g., financial).
• Sound judgement and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage risk and make tough decisions.

Responsibilities

• Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their whānau to make positive changes.
• Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds.
• Complete full assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Be able to hold and facilitate hui, with a focus on supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi.
• Be involved in planning and delivering interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau.
• Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies.
• Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Analytical skills

Risk management

Organisation

Sound judgement

Education

SWRB registration and current practicing certificate

Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB

NZ driver licence (full, clean)

Job description

Oranga Tamariki in Taupo seeks an experienced Social Worker to support tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau. You will undertake assessments, plan interventions and work with diverse communities to safeguard tamariki wellbeing.

The role requires SWRB registration, a NZ driver licence, and experience in child protection. You will collaborate with community partners and advocate for tamariki to access necessary resources.