Foster Parent Social Worker
14 hours ago
**Foster Parent Social Worker**
Part Time - **Whanganui - 30 hours per week**
“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 Foster Parent Social Worker who is able to work closely with Foster families through training and ongoing support and a Social Worker who shares our vision and is able to work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate way that promotes family well-being/whanau mauri ora.
The successful person will have the following:
- A Social Work Qualification
- Registration with the SWRB or be eligible for registration.
- Knowledge and experience of providing care services for tamariki and rangatahi
- Knowledge of the legal context for tamariki in care.
- Knowledge and experience in care and protection social work
- Good knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and its Family Court processes.
- A commitment to supporting OHF models of trauma informed care to tamariki & rangatahi.
- An in-depth understanding of how the role recognizes the special relationship between Māori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization’s special character.
- A full New Zealand driver license is essential.
- An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa.
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: 9 June 2025
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