Social Worker — Whānau & Tamariki Advocacy (Flexible Work)

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Dargaville; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Relocation package discussion

Competitive remuneration and wellbeing

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Dargaville (Te Kaipara Site) seeks a qualified Social Worker to join our team. You will work with whānau, tamariki, rangatahi and partner agencies to ensure joined-up responses that keep tamariki safe and supported within their whanau.

Ideal candidates will have SWRB registration, a recognized social work degree, a current driver’s licence, and a commitment to strength-based practice.

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and an annual practising certificate.
• Social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• A full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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 initial safety checks and assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Hold a hui; support whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi.
• Be involved in planning interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau.
• Work alongside partners in our community, NGO sector and state agencies.
• Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi to ensure they have the support and resources needed.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Resilience

Problem solving

Cross-cultural competency

Education

SWRB-recognised social work degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Dargaville (Te Kaipara Site) seeks a qualified Social Worker to join our team. You will work with whānau, tamariki, rangatahi and partner agencies to ensure joined-up responses that keep tamariki safe and supported within their whanau.

Ideal candidates will have SWRB registration, a recognized social work degree, a current driver’s licence, and a commitment to strength-based practice.