Social Worker - Papakura Full-time Job

Key points:

- Full-time, permanent opportunity for a SWRB registered Social Worker - Competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557 - Permanent position available at Papakura Site - Regular Supervision and access to Southern Cross benefits

Job requirements:

- Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and current practicing certificate - Social worker qualification recognized by the SWRB - Recent and relevant experience with Oranga Tamariki and one of our Social Worker roles - Experience within the child protection sector, preferably within NZ

Job 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 full assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau - Be able to hold and facilitate a hui, with a focus on supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi - Be involved in planning and delivering interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau - Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organizations, and state sector agencies - Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential

Qualifications:

- Empathy, patience, and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with - Ability to analyze and prepare social work and other plans e.g. financial - Able to demonstrate sound judgment and organizational skills - The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions

Skills:

- Ideal candidate for this role is an experienced Social Worker - A commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do - Commitment to ensuring New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child - Commitment to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi, and Māori organizations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need

Benefits:

- Vibrant and supportive team - Flexible work options - Genuine commitment to wellbeing - Training and professional development opportunities - Commitment to diversity and working in an inclusive and respectful way

How to apply:

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz. Hurry as applications for these roles close on Sunday 8th December 2024! If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol. Location: Papakura. Send your resume and cover letter to Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz.