Senior Social Worker

4 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Open Home Foundation Full time

**Senior Social Worker**

Full Time - 40 hours per week - Wellington

“Supporting Families, Caring for Children”

The Open Home Foundation (OHF) is a Christian Community Response and has a vision that every child and young person has the opportunity to grow up in a secure, loving family and receive a depth of care which will bless them throughout their lives.

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our **Wellington Service Centre, **who shares our vision and is able to work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and the community in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate way that promotes family well-being/whānau mauri ora.

The Senior Social Worker role includes social work, practice delivery, practice supervision, provision of support to the Practice Manager and development of internal and external relationships.

The successful person will have the following:

- A Social Work Qualification (minimum 3 years' experience)
- Registration with the SWRB with current practicing certificate.
- Knowledge and experience in care and protection social work
- Good knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and its Family Court processes.
- An in-depth understanding of how the role recognises the special relationship between Māori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organisation’s special character.
- At least 5 years relevant Social Work experience needed.
- A full New Zealand driver's license is essential.
- An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa.

The fulltime salary for this position is between $95,250 to $122,464 p.a. ~ Kindly note the salary is based on experience.

Download Position Description

Download Application Information Sheet

Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement'

If you would like more information on the role, please:
Applications Close: 13 October 2024


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