Social Worker
2 weeks ago
**Multiple Permanent Social Worker positions available in our National Contact Centre** - **Evening and Business hours available** - **Ability to work remotely in one of our hubs : East Coast, Christchurch, Hamilton, Auckland CBD** **Mo te tunga | About the role** - This is an exciting opportunity join a dynamic and dedicated team as part of a 24/7 national child protection service. - You will respond to critical/very urgent situations and work alongside key partners including the Police, Health (Emergency Department, Crisis Assessment Team), Care Partners and Oranga Tamariki caregivers. - You will liaise with frontline site Social Workers to co-ordinate and respond to critical situations in and outside of normal working hours. - Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them and their wh nau to make decisions/plans at a time of crisis. - Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds. - Complete initial assessments on tamariki, rangatahi and wh nau, working with notifiers and wh nau for the best outcomes and solutions. - You will work alongside frontline staff to ensure you are briefed on any situations which could potentially arise, as well as briefing staff on any situations which have arisen, to ensure a smooth handover/transition. **Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring** Key requirements of the role include: - Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) - A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB - The ability to analyse and manage risk (including escalation of risk) and identify the needs of tamariki - Ability to make tough decisions quickly and in a fast-paced environment including developing initial safety plans - Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience - Great written skills as you will need to write case notes and other documents eg briefing notes for colleagues - A degree of flexibility and agility to respond to an evolving way of working - Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture - Must have at least 3 years of Intake and Assessment Experience **Nou te rourou | What's in it for you** **Mo m tou | About us** Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. 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 hapu, iwi and M ori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. 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. **Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply** - 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."_
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Social Worker
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Social Worker
6 days ago
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Social Worker
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Social Worker
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Social Worker
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Social Worker
6 days ago
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Social Worker in Schools
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Social Worker
2 weeks ago
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