Family Whanau Worker
Mō te tūnga | About the role:
The key objective of the Family Whanau worker roles is to deliver the Family Start Programme to families in their homes, improving health, education and welfare outcomes. You will provide effective, professional, and culturally sensitive social services for children, young people and thier families, following the key objectives and principles of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
This is a permanent full-time position in Invercargill (40 hours per week).
Ngā kawenga | Key responsibilities:
- building and maintaining relationships with families
- undertake Family Start programme needs assessments
- developing, reviewing and monitoring family plans
- attending and actively participating in supervision sessions
Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:
- a tertiary qualification in social services, health, education or a related field (consideration will be given to candidates who are nearing completion of their qualifications)
- to be a member of a professional association or be willing to work towards joining
- a working knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and other relevant NZ legislation
- experience and passion for working with children, young people, and families
- the ability to prioritise and manage caseloads effectively
- previous experience working collaboratively with colleagues and external providers from other disciplines
- the commitment to providing services in the spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi
- a current full clean New Zealand driver’s licence
Mō mātou | About us:
Family Works is an initiative of Presbyterian Support Southland and we offer a widespread range of support services to families/whānau, children and young people in the region. From counselling and social work support through to parenting programmes, we work alongside families as they face challenges and we support them to flourish.
We provide essential services today for tomorrow’s generations in our community.
At the heart of our work is an understanding that:
- Life is challenging
- The role of parents is crucial and the most important job anyone will ever have
- Families are the best places to grow happy, healthy children and young people
- Families are the backbone of each and every community
Applications:
If you would like a role that supports the health, education and welfare outcomes for the children of Southland please apply online by following the link below.
If you have any queries please email jobs@pss.org.nz
Applications Close 5.00 pm - 8 March 2024
(Interviews and appointments with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date, so don't delay apply today!)
Please note to be considered for this role you will need to have the right to work in New Zealand and pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment.