Caregiver Social Worker – Oranga Tamariki

Specialised role – focusing on recruiting, assessing and supporting caregivers to provide the best possible care for the tamariki and rangatahi in their care

Oranga Tamariki is undergoing exciting and world-leading change to ensure the tamariki, whanau and caregivers we work with have the supports and services they need to thrive.

The role of a Caregiver Social Worker is varied and rewarding. The needs of caregivers are being bought 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.

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.

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.

We are looking for candidates that demonstrate the following:

A recognised Social Work qualification by the Social Worker Registration Board
Registration with New Zealand’s Social Worker Registration Board
Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking and problem-solving 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
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
A valid and clean New Zealand’s driver’s licence

We can offer you:

Salary range is between $56,100 – $102,000
A challenging, fascinating and gratifying career
On-going training and professional development
A cohesive and supportive team environment
Commitment to the highest standards of strengths-based social work
Discounts on Southern Cross Health insurance
Access to a government banking package with Westpac – special offers and rates

If you think you have what it takes and are dedicated to providing the highest level of support for caregivers, then we want to hear from you.

How to apply:

Apply online with your CV, cover letter, copy of your social worker qualification and SWRB details.

Internal Oranga Tamariki employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.

All external applicants including MSD employees – please apply through the apply button and upload your CV and cover letter. Please note, all applications must be made online.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Roxana Anderson, roxana.anderson@ot.govt.nz

Applications close Tuesday, 9 February 2021.

Position description: http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/mvcot/caregiver-social-worker-position-description-including-addendum-may-2019.pdf

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