Hours: 30 hours per week initially, with the potential for additional hours in the future as service needs and funding allow.
The Registered Social Worker provides professional social work services that promote the safety, wellbeing, resilience and self-determination of individuals, children, rangatahi and whÄnau across the Upper Coromandel. The role works alongside whÄnau to identify strengths, address needs, reduce barriers and support long-term positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities
Manage own caseload across CILT's contracted social work and whÄnau support services
Undertake assessments of individual and whÄnau needs, strengths, risks and protective factors, and develop, implement and review whÄnau-centred plans
Provide culturally responsive social work interventions, including crisis intervention, advocacy, safety planning and practical support
Identify and respond appropriately to risk and safeguarding concerns, including child protection and family violence
Make referrals and coordinate support with CILT services, government agencies, iwi, community organisations and other professionals
Maintain accurate, timely and professional client records, assessments, plans and reporting in accordance with contractual, legislative, privacy and CILT requirements
Participate in professional supervision, team meetings, training and ongoing professional development in accordance with Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) requirements
Act as on-call point of contact for crisis situations when required, as part of a roster across the WhÄnau Social Service team
Deliver services in accordance with CILT's contracts, service guidelines, referral pathways and reporting requirements
Build respectful and trusting relationships with individuals, whÄnau, hapÅ«, iwi, community organisations and local service providers
About you
Registered Social Worker with a current Annual Practising Certificate and commitment to ongoing professional development
Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with individuals, children, rangatahi and whÄnau
Strong assessment, case management, problem-solving and professional judgement skills, including the ability to identify and respond appropriately to risk and complex situations
Demonstrates empathy, resilience, integrity, professional boundaries and a strengths-based approach to social work practice
Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with whÄnau, colleagues, iwi, government agencies and other community services
Strong written and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate case records, reports and documentation
Confident and competent using computers and digital systems, including Google Suite, client management systems, with the ability to learn new systems as required
An MOJ check/police vet
Current full NZ driver licence
Culturally sensitive, committed to multi-culturalism and possessing an understanding of, and a commitment to the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi
About us
CILT was formed in 1994 with an initial focus on providing services for people with disabilities. Since then, CILT has evolved and grown into a broad-based community and social service provider and has become an integral and valued organisation serving the Upper Coromandel. CILT is a well-established and innovative charitable trust aimed at strengthening our community and enhancing the wellbeing of all people who live here. We provide a diverse and flexible range of projects and programmes including social housing, whÄnau support services, disability services, social enterprise, education and environmental initiatives.