Social Worker

“Supporting Families and Whānau” - “Caring for tamariki (children)”
​Are you ready for a change and role diversity? Would you like to work for a service that is values-based and committed to principles of social justice? Where you can make a real difference.
We are looking for a Registered (or eligible to be registered - or newly graduated) Social Worker to support family and whānau with complex needs through intensive, individual case management who are referred to our services; and willing to upskill and train as a financial mentor to provide specialist financial intervention (financial/budget support).
The role requires:

• Working one-on-one with whanau/families/children and young people
• Completing assessments/ plans alongside family/whanau
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Ability to set clear boundaries, self-manage, and be highly accountable
• Knowledge of family violence practice and/or trauma-informed work 
• Practical written and oral communication skills
• Ability to identify and understand the needs of our communities
• Understanding of tikanga Māori 
• Competent crisis and risk management skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships 
• Proven experience working in a bicultural and multi-cultural context.
• Financial and budgeting skills and knowledge

You will need to have:
Experience:

• A minimum of 2-23 years’ experience in a similar role, however, will consider new graduates
• Suitably family/social work experience

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Level 6 Social Work Qualification
• Qualified Social Worker or Registerable as a Social Worker with NZ Social Worker Registration Board;
• Current NZ Registration
• FinCap Financial Mentor Training and Supervision (Training provided)
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (Clean – Class 1)Relevant experience in Social Work

If you would like to be part of our exceptional team, want to share your knowledge, experience and help our clients, whānau and families, then we would love to hear from you.
For a job description and an application form, please contact Lyssa on 0800 24 20 25 or [email protected]
Application closes when the position is filled.

Supervisor Social Worker

“Supporting Families and Whānau” - “Caring for tamariki (children)”
Kake Oranga Hāhi Katorika Catholic Family Support Services provides a holistic and whānau-centred service to individuals, families and whānau. We are currently seeking a Supervisor Social Worker to join our dynamic whānau in Hamilton.
The Supervisor Social Worker role is to assist Manager and support the family support Service team in its social work and family support work. The role includes managing an appropriate personal social work caseload.
The successful person will have the following:

• A Social Work Qualification (minimum 5 years' experience)
• Registration with the SWRB or be eligible for registration.
• Knowledge and experience in care and protection social work
• Good knowledge of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and its Family Court processes.
• In-depth knowledge, understanding and practice of Tikanga Māori 
• Te Whare Tapa Wha knowledge
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (Clean – Class 1)
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience

If you would like to be part of CFSS exceptional team, want to share your knowledge and experience and help to continue to grow the capability of our team, and our clients, whanau/families, then we would love to hear from you.

​Application closes when the position is filled. 

For a job description and an application form, please contact Lyssa at Kake Oranga Hāhi Katorika Catholic Family Support Services, ph. 0800 24 20 25 or [email protected]

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