Social Worker - Intensive Family Wraparound Service Invercargill

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Social Worker - Intensive Family Wraparound Service Invercargill

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He karanga mōu kia mauri ora ai te ao o ā tātou tamariki me ō rātou whānau. A call to you to join us and help create a world where children and families are valued and thrive. Stand Tū Māia is calling for applications from people committed to restoring and preserving tamariki and whānau safety and wellness who can bring :

• A commitment to biculturalism and the promise of equity laid down by Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Demonstrated ability to deeply engage, walk alongside and offer consistent kindness to tamariki and whānau
• An understanding of therapeutic social work, systems theory and the impacts of relational trauma
• Consistent attention to safety and well-being which underpins all aspects of practice
• Familiarity with child development and the importance of healthy attachment
• Be open to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori
• Belief in the importance of partnership
• Commitment to professional supervision
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work independently utilising tools and theories to inform practice
• A high standard of literacy is demonstrated in case recording, assessment, analysis, and child and family plan documentation
• Full driver's license
• Full Social Work Registration and current practicing certificate

We offer a strong sense of team, good working conditions, a genuine commitment to the well-being, and significant training and professional development opportunities. We celebrate and seek diversity and inclusivity.

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

The Intensive Family Wraparound Service (IFWS) ensures tamariki and whānau are safe, recover from past trauma, and have a positive future together. The position is full-time, and is based in Invercargill with clients from throughout Southland.

When applying you will be asked to address some of the key competencies of the role and provide a cover letter along with your Curriculum Vitae.

For more information check our website link below or for an informal chat contact Donna Clark, Service Leader via or email

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