Intensive Wraparound Facilitator (Taranaki)

Due to recent expansion, we have a new opportunity in our Intensive Wraparound Service.

Barnardos and the Ministry of Education (MOE) deliver the Intensive Wraparound Service (IWS) which works with students who have complex behavioural needs. You will be working with the student and family/whānau to engage them in the IWS process and support them and the IWS team to develop and monitor plans.

This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week, Mon - Fri).

This role is based in Taranaki and will require some travel, so a full drivers' license is essential.

This role can be challenging but is also extremely rewarding and is a vital part of our work to make Aotearoa a better, safer, happier place for tamariki. 

Your Role:

• To orient the students and family/ whānau to the wraparound process and provide co-ordination of key team members.
• Support the development of a plan with agreed outcomes for the family/whānau, and to monitor and record the progress of these outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with the family/ whānau, Ministry of Education Learning Support and other groups to ensure a coordinated wraparound service.
• Produce timely and accurate documentation to support the Intensive Wraparound Services

What You'll Bring: 

• A tertiary qualification in social work or other relevant qualification.
• Proven experience working with children, families/whānau and Māori and Pacific communities.
• To value diversity and encourage it in others, especially when working with children with high and complex needs and their families.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, organisation and meeting facilitation skills.
• The ability to build strong professional relationships and champion the perspective of the student and their family through the IWS process.
• Resilience and a clear understanding of your own self-care needs and when to practice them.
• A clean, full NZ driver’s licence (travel across the region will be required).

Culture
This work can sometimes be challenging. You will need resilience and a passion for working with youth, be flexible, have a positive attitude, and exhibit the ability to build strong professional relationships with young people, whānau/families, staff, and service providers.  A comprehensive induction programme is undertaken with ongoing education, training, and support offered to all staff.

Embody Our Values

• Kotahitanga (unity): Cultivate a sense of belonging through meaningful relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, colleagues, and the wider community
• Mahi tōtika (excellence): Demonstrate unwavering integrity and purpose in all aspects of your work, striving for the highest standards of care
• Kaikōkiritanga (innovation): Drive positive change with creativity, constantly seeking new and effective ways to support tamariki and rangatahi
• Āta whakarongo (active listening): Let tamariki and rangatahi voices shape your approach, ensuring their perspectives are central to decision-making
• Māiatanga (empowerment): Nurture growth and unlock potential in tamariki, rangatahi, and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

Why Choose Barnardos?

• Be at the forefront of trauma-responsive youth care in New Zealand, contributing to groundbreaking programs
• Join a respected NGO with over 55 years of impact in child welfare and advocacy
• Access ongoing professional development opportunities, including specialised training in trauma-informed practices and the latest youth care methodologies
• Enjoy family-friendly policies, including flexible work arrangements where possible
• Benefit from discounted childcare at Barnardos Early Learning centres
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision and peer support
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people

About Barnardos Aotearoa 

Barnardos Aotearoa is a children’s charity working with tamariki and whānau to ensure every child in Aotearoa has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances. Our unique combination of social services, early learning, care services and counselling helpline provides the broadest range of child and whānau-centred services in Aotearoa. 

Each year, we work with more than 30,000 tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across the country. 

If you would like a copy of the position description, please email [email protected] and quote Job ID:  1665583

We will progress applications as we receive them, so if you feel you are the right person for the role, apply today.