Supervisor Caregiver Social Worker Canterbury

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Supervisor Caregiver Social Worker

  • We are looking for a skilled and passionate leader to join us and make a positive difference
  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated team of social workers focused on supporting caregivers
  • Permanent, full-time opportunity based in central Christchurch

Are you a SWRB registered Social Worker and energetic leader who is looking to make a difference leading a team, then we want to hear from you

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

  • We put Tamariki first
  • We believe Aroha is vital
  • We respect the Mana of people
  • We are Tika and Pono
  • We value Whakapapa
  • We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our caregiving whānau are an important part of our team. As a Caregiver Recruitment and Support Supervisor, you will lead a team that is focused on ensuring our caregivers are valued and supported and will uphold best practice and adhere to providing the best possible delivery of service that we pride ourselves on. You will focus on supporting social workers through every step of the caregiver journey from applications and assessments, to training and preparation, as well as on-going support. You will be able to quickly work through complex information to support social workers to make safe and evidence-based decisions about caregiver assessments and support needs and provide advice that is trusted and valued by your team.

The Caregiver Recruitment and Support team is on a fast paced and exciting journey to build a service that will ensure caregiving whanau are supported to provide the best possible care to tamariki & rangatahi. Having a passion for care, you will be a motivating and inspiring leader, able to prioritise and manage workflow demands, be skilled at managing HR situations, as well as be able to develop your team's capability and capacity through sound leadership and practice guidance.

The position is predominantly based at West and Sydenham sites. There will be provision for working from 121 Cashel Street and WFH as agreed with the CGRS Manager. It is 40 hours per week with some flexibility with start and end times. Preferably to be worked through business hours.

As this role is a Social Work position, not Caregiver, you must hold a Social Work qualification and be fully registered with SWRB with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.

Key requirements of the role include:

  • A social work qualification recognised by the New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
  • Full registration with SWRB and current practicing certificate
  • Sound statutory social work knowledge and practice
  • Experience with people management, including coaching and mentoring
  • Strong relationship building experience across communities
  • A current, full, clean New Zealand driver's licence
  • A high level of written and verbal communication skills
  • An aptitude to make a difference with the resilience and ability to work under pressure
  • Strong cultural competency and confident in working in a Te Ao Māori manner
  • Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti O Waitangi and Pacific peoples' culture
  • Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $111,020 and $133,696 dependant on experience, with annual tenure-based progression steps available above this range.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

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 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.

Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.

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