Social Worker - Intensive Family Service Stand Childrens Services Tu Maia Whanau – Gisborne, North Island
A call to you to join us and help create a world where children and families are valued and thrive.
Stand Tu Maia are calling for applications from people committed to restoring and preserving tamariki and whanau safety and wellness who can bring:
The vision of Stand Tu Maia is Tamatatia and Tiakanga. That tamariki and whanau who experience multiple forms of adversity will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations. To this end, our services strengthen family relationships, support the development of child and adult self-regulation and core executive skills, and work to reduce sources of stress. Respect and healing relationships are at the heart of our mahi. All staff are expected to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to restoration of whanau as a form of Te Tiriti redress.
Key Responsibilities: Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Maori
A commitment to biculturalism and the promise of equity laid down by Te Tiriti
An ability to deeply engage, motivate and offer consistent kindness
Proven ability in working with complex family dynamics
An ability to address the impacts of trauma on child development and attachment
Belief in the importance of partnership and collaboration
Commitment to professional supervision
Ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to work independently utilising tools and theories to inform practice
A high standard of case recording, assessment, and child and family plan documentation
Registered social worker and current practicing certificate
Full driver's licence
We offer a strong sense of team, good working conditions, a genuine commitment to wellbeing and significant training and professional development opportunities. We celebrate and seek diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their 'true' selves.
As an employee of Stand Tu Maia you will be a Pou Maia no Tu Maia. This means we will stand together side by side, shoulder to shoulder in achieving our vision. Together we are resilient, strong and confident pillars of the house of Stand Tu Maia.
The position is full time and is based in Gisborne. When applying you will be asked to address the key competencies of the role and provide a covering letter along with your CV.
This role is covered by the Social Work Pay Equity Salary Scale.
For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Veronica Huta on 027 466 6485 or Veronica ******
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