Social Worker Caregiver

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent, 24 hour per week part-time opportunity based in central Christchurch

  • Specialised role, focusing on recruiting, assessing and supporting Caregivers


This role requires excellent assessment, communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with Caregivers from all walks of life who have varied motivations for providing care.

Supporting and valuing Caregivers is paramount, and you will put Caregivers at the centre of everything you do.

Mō mātou | About us
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


Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised.

We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The role of a Caregiver Social Worker is varied and rewarding.

The needs of caregivers are being brought to the forefront of practice in recognition of the important role they play in the lives of tamariki who cannot live safely at home.

You will ensure our caregivers understand their part in a child's journey through care, are prepared with the skills and information they need to care and are supported to provide nurturing, safe and stable homes for tamariki.

Your work will include supporting whanau and non-whanau caregivers, emergency and respite caregivers, and long-term caregivers.

Collaborating with the child's Social Worker will be a key component of the role as you work together to provide great outcomes for tamariki who need caring for.

You'll also be working with other agencies and providers to ensure the needs of our caregivers are met.

Our team works from a strengths-based perspective and we are fully committed to achieving positive change for the tamariki, whanau and caregivers.

You will receive a full induction into the role, regular training and supervision, and the support of a strong peer and leadership group.

This role requires excellent assessment, communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with caregivers from all walks of life who have varied motivations for providing care.

Supporting and valuing caregivers is paramount, and you will put caregivers at the centre of everything you do.

This is a permanent, 24 hours per week part-time role.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification by the Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB)
  • Full registration with New Zealand's Social Worker Registration Board
  • Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking and problemsolving techniques
  • Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice
  • Having a good understanding of section 7(AA) of The Oranga Tamariki Act
  • Passion and vision for caregivers and what they need to succeed
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills
  • A valid and clean New Zealand's driver's licence
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close: 18th August 2023

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