Social Worker PCSS

Social Worker – Permanent Caregiver Support Service

Turuki Health Care is a kaupapa Māori organisation delivering integrated health, wellbeing and social services across Tāmaki Makaurau. We provide quality accessible and affordable healthcare and support to whānau. 
  
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity

Our Permanent Caregiver Support Services team are based in our specialised Contact Centre located in Manukau. You will work alongside a team of dedicated Contact Centre Representatives that triage all incoming calls, Case Workers that come with knowledge from a range of different backgrounds and SWRB Qualified and Registered Social Workers. We offer one on one support from your supervisor, a fantastic team that really care about the whānau they work with and the chance to network with service providers across Aotearoa. We also offer salaries that are based on experience and are able to match the recent pay equity settlement.  

Caregivers are referred to our service by Oranga Tamariki once they are defined as Permanent Caregivers by the Care of Children's Act 2004 or Section 113 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. Our team play a crucial part in planning and assessing the support services that are required. Supports for tamariki vary and can include (but are not limited to) specialist medical services, funding for extracurricular activities and access to special education.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A qualification in Social Work.
• Currently registered with the SWRB and are working towards a current APC.
• Proven ability to build rapport with whānau.
• Commitment to providing a culturally responsive approach to practice.
• The ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with all key stakeholders.
• Upholding the Turuki values by ensuring that any activity enhances and protects the mana of caregivers and tamariki/ rangatahi in their care.
• Ability to build, maintain and nurture relationships.
• Previous training and experience in trauma informed practice would be an advantage.
• Able to contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of care plans.
• Has confidence working within a bicultural context and an understanding of Māori Tikanga.
• The ability to speak Te Reo Māori or another language would be an advantage.
• Knowledge around the Oranga Tamariki Acts would be an advantage also.  

We Offer:

• Onsite supervision
• Access to various internal workshops and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Free GP consultations when you sign up with Turuki Health Care as your medical clinic

If you are looking to make a difference and want to work within a kaupapa Māori organisation, apply today

Applications close 5pm 8th July 2024

For more information about our service, you can visit our website https://www.pcss.org.nz/
  
Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. All applications must include a CV and a completed application form that will be emailed to you.