Pou Maia - Therapeutic Care Worker

Stand Children's Services; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellbeing

Ongoing training and supervision

Diversity and inclusive workplace

Rotating roster

Job summary

Stand Tū Māia is seeking a qualified Therapeutic Care Worker to support children who have experienced trauma. You will deliver tailored therapeutic care, implement care plans and work closely with families and communities to promote wellbeing.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive care and collaboration with whānau, schools and health professionals. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Experience working with children and families experiencing complex needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, families and caregivers.
• Experience implementing care plans, conducting assessments and maintaining accurate case records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic care and education programmes tailored to each child.
• Contribute to development, implementation and review of individual child and family care plans.
• Support children's daily routines, personal care, emotional regulation and life skills.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, caregivers and whānau.
• Support children's emotional, physical and social development, resilience and independence.
• Plan and facilitate individual and group therapeutic, educational and recreational activities.
• Monitor, document and report children's progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and comply with safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals and external support agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and child and family plan documentation.
• Participate in professional supervision, training and continuous improvement.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Attachment theory

Communication

Job description

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Pou Maia - Therapeutic Care Worker

Reference: 6943187

A call to you to help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish.

• Permanent, full-time
• 40 hours per week, between 7am and 6pm
• $63,200 per annum

At Stand Tū Māia, we are committed to creating a world where children and families are valued, supported and able to flourish. Our work focuses on supporting children who have experienced trauma and adversity, strengthening their wellbeing, resilience and connections with their whānau and communities.

Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, meaningful relationships, cultural responsiveness and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Therapeutic Care Worker to join our team.

Working directly with children who have experienced trauma and adversity, you will provide therapeutic care, education and practical support to promote their emotional, social, physical and developmental wellbeing.

The role involves implementing individual care plans, delivering structured therapeutic programmes, supporting children's daily routines and development, and working collaboratively with families, whānau and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic care and education programmes tailored to individual children's needs.
• Contribute to the assessment, development, implementation and review of individual child and family care plans.
• Support children with daily routines, personal care, emotional regulation, learning and life skills.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, caregivers and whānau.
• Support children's emotional, physical and social development, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Plan and facilitate individual and group therapeutic, educational and recreational activities.
• Monitor, document and report children's progress, behaviours, wellbeing and identified concerns.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and comply with child protection, safeguarding and healthy and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals and external support agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and child and family plan documentation.
• Participate in professional supervision, training and continuous improvement activities.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Knowledge and practical understanding of trauma-informed care, child development, attachment and the impacts of childhood trauma.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families experiencing complex needs and family dynamics.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, families and caregivers.
• Experience implementing care plans, conducting assessments and maintaining accurate case records and documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to work independently, applying appropriate professional frameworks, tools and theories to inform practice.
• Understanding of child protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations and changing needs.
• Ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori, with a commitment to bicultural practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Commitment to professional supervision, ongoing learning and maintaining professional standards.

What We Offer

At Stand Tū Māia, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their whānau.

We offer good working conditions, a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing, and opportunities for ongoing training, professional supervision and development. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves. This is a Monday to Friday position with 5 weekly rotating roster, the AM line works 7am to 3.30pm and the PM line works 9.30an to 6pm.

As an employee of Stand Tū Māia, you will be a Pou Māia nō Tū Māia. This means standing together, side by side and shoulder to shoulder, to achieve our shared vision. Together, we are resilient, strong and confident pillars of the house of Stand Tū Māia.

For further information or a confidential discussion, contact: Pene Frost - Regional Manager / Pou Toko Phone: [phone] or via email: [e-mail]