Social Worker/Infant and Early Childhood Professional Posted: 31 Jul 2024
Location: New Plymouth
Work Type: Full Time
Classification: Community Services & Development
About the Role
As a Family Start professional you will deliver an intensive home visiting programme that works with vulnerable 0-5 year olds and their whanau. The programme focuses on improving infant/children's growth and health, learning and relationships, family circumstances, environment, & safety. Whanau with high needs can be referred to Family Start at any time from pregnancy confirmation, and up until the baby is 12 months old. Family Start is for families with mental health issues, addiction problems, care and protection history, relationship problems, parenting and child development issues or other issues.
Responsibilities
Work with parents/caregivers of babies and young children using a wide range of skills and parenting strategies.
Collaborate with families and whanau to assess the needs of children and babies.
Create and monitor plans using appropriate interventions and the resources available to assist the client family.
Deliver group programmes to parents and caregivers.
Support families to use their strengths, support networks, and resources independently to develop greater resilience and maintain a positive and safe environment for their children.
Skills and Experience
Registration with NZSWRB or a graduate registered with a professional organisation in health or education
Experience of working with children and families
Proven ability to complete complex child and parenting case assessments & case work
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Maori
A current clear driver's licence
Ideal candidate would have experience in Social Work, Early Childhood Education or Child and Infant Health
This a challenging and busy role but one that will give you a huge amount of satisfaction and the chance to help families make positive changes for their children.
Benefits and perks
Family friendly organisation
Supportive team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
ANZSAW & NZSWRB annual practicing certificate
About Barnardos Aotearoa
As a child and family services branch of Barnardos, offering services within the Taranaki roopu for over 40 years, we have been shaping brighter futures together with children and families. Our mahi across social services, early learning and advocacy for children's rights and wellbeing means we're there for the whole childhood journey, and beyond.
With your help, we can do even more.
This position sits within the Barnardos Child & Family Service Practitioner job family.
To view the position description please visit - here
Please contact Clare Blackman 027 240 2728 for further details if required
Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.
Applications open until filled.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as an Early Childhood Professional?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
Do you have a current Police Check (Criminal Record Check) for employment?
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