About the organisation
- Values based organisation with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Provide support 5-7 Rangatahi in Hawke’s Bay
- Utilising the well known “Teaching Family Model” (TFM) approach.
About the job
- Work alongside a small and supportive team based in Napier CBD.
- Provide support to the Practice Leader, working alongside caregivers/foster parents of Rangatahi.
- Support vulnerable Rangatahi and guide them through trauma or crisis and support their relationships with Whānau.
- Write accurate and efficient reports on a weekly basis and keep care plans up to date.
About you
- Registered Social Worker.
- Passionate about working with Rangatahi dealing with complex situations.
- Genuinely understanding and non-judgemental of challenging behaviours.
- A calm and patient person with the ability to relate to Rangatahi.
- Able to easily engage with Whānau Māori and Pacifica.
- Strong professional boundaries.
What's in it for you
- Remuneration based on new pay equity rates - up to $102k per annum.
- Excellent induction programme including online training modules and a “buddy” system.
- Supportive team members who will provide coaching and guidance.
- Genuinely flexible working hours, currently trialling a 4 day work week (paid for 5).
- Administrative support - unusual in a role like this!
- Pool car available during work hours and for the commute to and from work, including incidental private use.
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