Social Worker - Arohata Women'S Prison

## About this role

• Join a diverse multi-disciplinary team!
• Provide tailored support to our wahine
• Bring your robust understanding of social work principles and practices
• Social Worker – Arohata Women's Prison - Tawa
• Arohata Women's Prison :
• Arohata Women's Prison is one of three women's prisons within the network in New Zealand.

At Arohata, we've been working hard to better serve the unique needs of women.

Our Women's Strategy, "Wahine : E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou," sets the stage for a gender-specific, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach.Our Women's Strategy is an essential component of our approach, prioritising tailored interventions and services designed to address the unique risks and needs of women.

We acknowledge the intricate web of severe trauma, mental health challenges, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and poverty that often underpin their involvement in criminal activities.We are committed to managing women in a manner that is trauma-informed and empowering, recognising their resilience and potential for positive change

As part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team comprising corrections officers, case managers, program facilitators, and healthcare professionals, the Social Worker collaborates to ensure the welfare of women in prison, guiding them through their period of incarceration and facilitating their transition towards a brighter future for both them and their children upon release.This position is primarily focused on providing tailored support to incarcerated mothers, assisting them in maintaining their parenting roles, navigating through statutory child protection procedures, and strengthening their bonds with their children.

Additionally, it involves spearheading best practices within mothers with baby's units, offering guidance to pregnant women throughout their term in prison, and aiding in pre-planning for their child's future.

The role extends to supporting young women in positive youth development, facilitating access to appropriate support services for transgender men and women, and closely collaborating with statutory child protection agencies when mothers are incarcerated.

Moreover, it entails the exploration of innovative approaches to promote the well-being of women within the prison environment.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored

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