Social Worker - Caregiver Recruitment and Support
Core
Recruiting, assessing, and supporting caregivers to provide safe and stable homes for children in care.
Role type
Senior Social Worker (Caregiver Recruitment and Support)
Builds
Support systems for caregivers and children in care
Domain
Child welfare / Social work
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Social work qualification, relationship management, critical thinking, problem-solving, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act, knowledge of National Care Standards
Preferred skills
Resilience, understanding of Treaty of Waitangi, valid NZ driver's license
Responsibilities
Partner with caregivers to understand their role in a child's journey, build relationships with whānau and non-whānau caregivers, work with child's Social Worker to identify issues and develop tailored strategies, collaborate with other agencies to meet caregiver needs
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, specialized IC