Family Start Social worker

The Anglican Trust for Women and Children is a major Auckland family charity and one of the city’s oldest.

We have been helping mothers, children and whānau since 1858 and are here for the long haul. Through our family services, early education services and social work services we are committed to investing in Auckland’s children and building them the happy, healthy future they deserve.

Our Mission

Support whānau to nurture their tamariki and give them a happy, healthy, and secure future.

Our Vision

Resilient, empowered and connected whānau and communities.

Our Values

• Aroha
• Whakawhanaungatanga
• Kaitiakitanga
• Māiatanga
• Tumanako

About the role

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Start team in Auckland.

In this role, you will work alongside children, parents, caregivers and whānau to build on their strengths and support positive outcomes for tamariki.

You will provide practical, family-centred support through assessment, planning, advocacy and ongoing engagement.You will manage a caseload of families, develop child-focused plans, connect whānau with appropriate services, and work collaboratively with community organisations and government agencies to help families achieve their goals.

Mōu | About you

You are a qualified social worker who enjoys working directly with children and families and is committed to achieving meaningful outcomes for whānau.

You are organised, practical and able to build trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. You can work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work or a relevant qualification
• Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board
• Full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence

Skills and experience:

• Experience working with children, families and whānau
• Strong assessment, planning and case management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working with community agencies and support services
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice

Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good judgement and problem-solving ability
• Well organised with attention to detail
• Able to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Professional, reliable and accountable
• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the team

What we offer:

• A high trust organisation
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Up to 15 days additional gifted leave per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference within tamariki whānau and community. If this sounds like a challenge you would like to take up, then we would like to hear from you.

Applications will be open until suitable candidates are found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.