Trauma-Informed Social Worker – Care & Protection

Open Home Foundation; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The Open Home Foundation (OHF) invites applications for a Social Worker based in our Wellington Service Centre. This fixed-term, full-time role supports tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based approach aligned with OHF values.

Requirements include a social work qualification with at least 3 years' experience, NZSWRB registration (or eligibility), and a passion for care and protection work. Driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification with minimum 3 years' experience.
• Registration with NZSWRB or eligibility for registration.
• Knowledge of care and protection social work and Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
• Understanding of Maori-Tauiwi relationships and organization’s character.
• Two years’ experience with trauma-informed practice and supporting caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based approach.
• Promote family well-being and whanau ora within the Open Home Foundation values.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Care and protection social work

Trauma-informed practice

Inter-personal skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Empathy

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

The Open Home Foundation (OHF) invites applications for a Social Worker based in our Wellington Service Centre. This fixed-term, full-time role supports tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based approach aligned with OHF values.

Requirements include a social work qualification with at least 3 years' experience, NZSWRB registration (or eligibility), and a passion for care and protection work. Driving license is essential.