Experience working with tamariki and whanau required
Leading Kawerau organisation making a difference in the community
Modern working environment with supportive management team
About Us
Established in 1996, Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora provides top-notch health, education, and social services to all residents within the rohe of Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau and the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
He aha te tunga | About the role
Due to an internal promotion, Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora are looking for a Social Worker in Schools (SWiS) or Manukura Akona to work with tamariki and whanau within a Maori perspective environment to provide highly effective and empowering services through the utilisation of integrated TKKH support services. Underpinned by tikanga values, this role offers the real opportunity to make a difference to tamariki in our rohe and will be rewarding and exciting.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
Meet all service delivery requirements of programme
Manage referrals and complete required assessments
Create and implement prevention and intervention programmes for tamariki and their whanau
Identify tamariki needs, and provide one-on-one support, mentoring and coaching
Foster strong networks with hapu, iwi, rangatahi groups, kura kaupapa Maori, health, and external agencies
Work collaboratively with colleagues, local employers, agencies and community providers
Complete reporting requirements efficiently.
Nga pukenga me whai | The successful candidate requirements:
Bachelor's in Social Work or working towards a Social Work Qualification
Experience working with Tamariki and Whanau
Case management experience
Experience working with children on a one-to-one basis
Previous experience working in a diverse organisation in a similar role
Strong understanding of TKKH and the Eastern Bay of Plenty communities
Current valid full drivers licence
Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills
Strong relationship and network management skills
Organisational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Appreciation of Te Reo Maori and understanding of tikanga Maori
You will be professional, trustworthy, confidential, and a team player. Having strong leadership and vision and respect for diverse backgrounds, cultures and individual values are essential qualities too.
Why Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora?
With a vision of Ko te noho oranga o te whanau, o te tinana, o te hinengaro, o te wairua, e tau ai te mauri mo nga tangata katoa. Whanau wellbeing is the unity of body mind and spirit the life force for all people and drives what they do.
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand (no visa restrictions) and currently reside in New Zealand and have New Zealand experience working with youth or in social work will be considered for this advertised position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo Police Vetting as part of the recruitment process.
Please do not contact our client directly, all applications will be received via our online application form. For further information, including a detailed job description, please phone 07 393 2424 or email ******.
Confidentiality assured.
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