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Social Worker - Kāpiti / Porirua

Social Worker - Kāpiti / Porirua

Oranga TamarikUpper Hutt, NZ
30+ days ago
Job description

The wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility. They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau and community. If these words reflect why you became a Social Worker, then you belong on the journey we've begun at Oranga Tamariki. We're looking for senior and experienced, registered Social Workers who are committed to making a real difference by placing tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do. This role is for our Kāpiti Site in the Wellington Region

About the Role | Mō te tūnga

Across our sites we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to make positive changes in our community. We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whānau wellbeing.

Our Kāpiti Site works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.

As a Social Worker, you will :

  • Complete comprehensive assessments of tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau — often in collaboration with partner agencies and Iwi
  • Facilitate hui, focusing on empowering whānau to strengthen their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi
  • Plan and deliver interventions that support tamariki and rangatahi to remain safely within their whānau. A small cohort will have their FGC or Manaaki plans monitored in partnership with Hapori and / or Iwi
  • Work with other Oranga Tamariki sites, as well as other community and government agencies
  • Support tamariki in Care and those transitioning out of Care into long-term care arrangements or independent living

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of Tamariki and Rangatahi. We also offer :

  • A competitive market salary between  $81,206  to  $97,557
  • A challenging, fascinating, and highly rewarding career with many opportunities for professional development and building your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce
  • Ongoing training, regular supervision to support you in achieving your personal and professional goals and annual fees paid for your SWRB / ANZASW membership
  • Colleagues who are united in their commitment to the highest standards of relational, inclusive, and restorative social work practice

    • What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

    Ideal candidate for this role is an experienced Social Worker who has worked in Aotearoa in a similar role for a non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector and / or within Oranga Tamariki previously.

  • Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or eligible to apply
  • A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
  • A full, clean, current 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
  • The ability to analyse and prepare social work and other plans e.g. financial
  • Able to demonstrate sound judgement and organisational skills
  • The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
  • Great written skills as you will need to write court reports, case notes and other documents

    • About us | Mō mātou

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

    We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

    We are committed to putting  tamariki  first, we believe  aroha  is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are  tika  and  pono , we value  whakapapa  and we recognise that  oranga  is a journey.

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