Whanau Worker - Rangatahi

Nau mai ki Papakura Marae - Manaaki Whanau i nga wa katoa

Unconditional care and love for whanau

 Are you a social worker, youth worker, or experienced community support worker? Interested in working within a Marae-based, and whanau-centered team that does what it takes for whanau? Nau mai ki Papakura Marae!

We are looking for practitioners who have a passion for rangatahi, and can see themselves practicing in the Papakura community.

You may have recently graduated, or have junior-intermediate experience - we want to hear from you.

About the role - Fast Track - Rangatahi

Fast Track is a multi agency service delivery by a multi-disciplinary team, made up of members from agencies and community organisations. The team works together to tailor wrap around tautoko to meet specific needs of each tamaiti, rangatahi and whanau, in a timely and meaningful way.

Fast Track provides a rapid response pathway for tamariki and rangatahi, aged 10-13 and 14-17 years old, who have come to the attention of Police and meet a specific criteria. Within 48 hours, using a collaborative approach with agencies, the Fast Track Whanau Worker develops an initial plan on how to support the tamaiti or rangatahi and their whanau.

The work is implemented collectively and collaboratively, with a shared purpose of reducing reoffending and fostering strong wellbeing for all.

Our team are dedicated to whanau, and go above and beyond to empower thriving tamariki and whanau in our community.

Criteria

• Social work qualification or youth work qualification
• Experience working within a community, rangatahi or whanau organisation
• Applicants near graduation will be considered
• Full drivers license
• Vetting check required
• A passion for whanau!

Nga hua o te Marae - Staff Benefits

• Free catered lunch daily
• Wellness Support - Personal trainer 3 times per week, and dedicated wellness fund
• Free Doctors consults for staff registered at the Clinic
• Pharmacy, immunisations and some health screening on site
• Professional development including core sector based training and organisational development

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]

Karawhiua!