Social Work Professional

2 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children Full time
About Us

At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of tamariki and rangataki. Our teams are focused on significantly improving the life experiences and outcomes of young people, working in partnership with families, whānau, and communities to achieve this goal.

We believe in putting children first, respecting the mana of individuals, and being true to our values of aroha, tikanga, pono, whakapapa, and oranga. These values guide our decision-making and actions, ensuring that we always put the needs of tamariki at the forefront of everything we do.

About the Job

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Work Professional to join our Intensive Case Management team in Hamilton. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary group to contribute to a culture of care within a therapeutic environment that is relational, restorative, and inclusive.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide social work services that respond to the needs of rangataki, promote their safety, wellbeing, and support a reduction in offending. You will also support engagement with whānau, working collaboratively to develop and implement plans that meet the unique needs of each child.

To be successful in this role, you must have a sound knowledge and understanding of all systems that affect day-to-day care and support of rangataki, as well as the ability to think creatively and approach problems from different angles.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified, registered, and experienced social worker who wants to make a real difference by putting rangataki at the heart of everything they do.

Responsibilities

As a Youth Justice and Care Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

* Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to contribute to a culture of care within a therapeutic environment that is relational, restorative, and inclusive.

* Providing social work services that respond to the needs of rangataki, promote their safety, wellbeing, and support a reduction in offending.

* Supporting engagement with whānau, working collaboratively to develop and implement plans that meet the unique needs of each child.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have a full, clean New Zealand driver's licence, a Social Work qualification recognised by New Zealand's Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB), and provisional or full registration with SWRB.

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