Social Worker Youth Justice - Oranga Tamariki
Date:27-Apr-2020
Location:
Nelson / Tasman, NZ
Social Worker - Youth Justice
Full Time, Fixed Term (or Secondment 9 Months), Greymouth The beautiful West Coast of the South Island is the most extraordinary place to live and work, it combines astonishing beaty and remoteness with a community as diverse as it's scenery.
Luckily have an opportunity to join a high functioning team committed to getting the best outcomes for rangatahi and tamariki by using preventative measures across the West Coast region.
About us:Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for children work with the most at risk tamariki and rangatahi in New Zealand. Oranga Tamariki works to advance the wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes of children and young people. In everything we do, the wellbeing and best-interests of children are paramount. The voices of tamariki and rangatahi underpin the design and operation of our services
Our Youth Justice Social Workers are the key people who work with young people, their whanau, police, youth advocates and essential government and community support services when a young person has committed a serious offence.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Social Worker who can help us by positively influencing rangatahi to accept responsibility and to change their behaviours. You will be someone who can ensure their voices are heard and empower whanau to engage in family group conferences and court proceedings. Part of your role to achieve these outcomes will be by completing assessments, working with our rangatahi to create plans and by partnering with other agencies and stakeholders to get wrap around support in place for them. We can offer you:
A competitive social worker salary
A cohesive & supportive team environment
The ability to make long lasting relationships within the community
Regular supervision, training and career development opportunities
Discounts on Southern Cross Health Insurance
Access to a Government banking package with Westpac – special offers and rates
To be successful, you will need:
A qualification in social work recognised by the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
Continuation of SWRB registration with a current APC or working towards gaining registration
Excellent relationship building skills
A high degree of both verbal and written communication skills (you will need to write court reports)
A commitment to bi-cultural practice and a culturally responsive approach (a good understanding of Tikanga Maori advantageous)
A full clean valid driver licence
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of an imaginative, creative and caring team in the upper south who have high expectations for both rangatahi and ourselves, apply below. Applications close on Sunday 10th May 2020 How to apply: Apply online by clicking “Apply Now” please include your CV, cover letter, and include your social worker qualification and SWRB details, Internal Oranga Tamariki employees, please apply through your myHR portal.
If you have any queries, please contact Andrew Howard at **********
Position Description & Video:https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/mvcot/social-worker-position-description.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjsijqW_SgE
