Caregiver Social Worker - Manawatū or Horowhenua (until June 2027)

Specialised role, focusing on recruiting, assessing and supporting caregivers to provide the best possible care. This role is a fixed term, full time position based at either our Manawatū or Horowhenua Sites untill June 2027 Champion the protection, wellbeing and best management of tamariki in safe families Mō te tūnga About the role Caregivers take on a critically important role in the lives of tamariki who cannot live safely at home. As a Caregiver Social Worker, you will partner closely with our caregivers to help them understand the role they play at each stage of a child's journey through care. With your strong relationship management skills and commitment to providing tailored support, you will ensure that our caregivers are well prepared with the resources, skills and information that they need to provide nurturing, safe and stable homes for tamariki. As part of your work, you will build relationships with and support whānau and non-whānau caregivers, emergency and respite caregivers and long-term caregivers.The role of a Caregiver Social Worker is varied and deeply rewarding, with the opportunity to deliver tangible and meaningful benefits to your community. You will work as a team with the child's Social Worker to identify key or underlying issues and develop creative, individually tailored strategies that provide cohesive support from all angles to facilitate great outcomes for tamariki who need caring for. Where required, you will also work with other agencies, community groups and providers to ensure the needs of our caregivers are met. Mō mātou | About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: We put Tamariki first We believe Aroha is vital We respect the Mana of people We are Tika and Pono We value Whakapapa We recognise that Oranga is a journey Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu What you will bring A recognised Social Work qualification by the Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB) Full registration with New Zealand's Social Worker Registration Board and an annual practicing certificate (or the ability to gain registration with the SWRB) Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice Having a good understanding of section 7(AA) of The Oranga Tamariki Act A good understanding of the Oranga Tamariki National Care Standards 2018 Passion and vision for caregivers and what they need to succeed Excellent relationship management skills Well-developed written and verbal communication skills A valid and clean New Zealand's driver's license Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $81,206 to $97,557 dependent on experience, with tenure-based progression steps above this range. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. #J-18808-Ljbffr