Social Worker - Caregiver Recruitment and Support
Core
Partner with caregivers to provide tailored support, resources, and information to ensure they can offer safe, stable homes for children in care.
Role type
Senior IC social worker (caregiver recruitment and support)
Builds
Support systems for caregivers and children in care
Domain
Child welfare / Social services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Social work qualification, relationship management, critical thinking, problem-solving, written and verbal communication
Preferred skills
Understanding of Treaty of Waitangi, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act and National Care Standards
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Recruit, assess, and support caregivers; build relationships with whānau and non-whānau caregivers; collaborate with child's Social Worker to identify issues and develop support strategies; work with external agencies to meet caregiver needs
Seniority
Mid-level, specialized IC