Social Worker - West Coast
Core
Provide care and protection social work services to children, young people, and families, ensuring family well-being and whanau mauri ora.
Role type
Social Worker (Care and Protection)
Builds
Secure, loving family environments for children and young people
Domain
Child welfare and protection in New Zealand
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Care and protection social work, trauma-informed practice, knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, Family Court processes, strengths-based approach, cultural appropriateness, empathy with Maori and Tauiwi relationships
Preferred skills
NZ child protection experience, supporting caregivers
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community; support caregivers of children and young people; perform after-hours duties
Seniority
Mid-level (minimum 3 years experience)