Tutaki Youth Incorporated
- Posted: 24 Jan 2025
- Location: Stratford
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Community Services & Development
About the role
Tūtaki Youth Incorporated are looking for an energetic, passionate and an experienced Social Worker, who has an interest in the wellbeing of tamariki, rangatahi and our community.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Tūtaki provides youth and social work services to children, young people and their whānau from our multi purpose facility located in Stratford, Central Taranaki.
This role is child focussed so you will work directly with children and young people, alongside their whānau to provide the best outcomes for their needs.
About Tūtaki
At Tūtaki we embrace diversity, and you will be warmly welcomed into a professional, friendly and encouraging team environment where we collectively share a passion and enthusiasm for supporting young people and our community. Work/life balance is important to us, so we support our employees with external supervision, ample opportunities for professional development and many in-house team building days. We have a high trust flexible workplace culture, which allows you the freedom to make this role your own and work remotely from time to time depending on demands.
About you
This role is fairly autonomous so we do require someone who is confident in their practice and comfortable working independently. Children and young people will be the centre of your work, so you will have experience working with children therapeutically, ideally a minimum of 1 year. You will have a sound understanding of best practice and relevant protection, privacy and confidentiality policies when working with children and young people. It goes without saying you will have the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and practise in a way that recognises and values differences. You will also need to hold relevant qualifications and be a member of a recognised professional body. Some travel may be necessary across Central Taranaki to pick up clients or attend meetings, so a full New Zealand Class 1 Drivers Licence will be required.
Tūtaki offers:
Up to 32 flexible working hours
Set your own work day schedule with manageable case loading
Up to $42p/h based on experience
Car-pooling options available for New Plymouth based staff
Generous Professional Development Budget
Funded external supervision with qualified supervisor of your choice
Own office
Free onsite gym
Creative and fun working environment in large communal youth space
Ability to work directly with young people
Supportive and fun team
Some of the work you will do: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop and maintain relationships with young people, whānau, schools, organisations and stakeholders
Support clients using a holistic approach utilising current social work theories and practice
Work collaboratively with clients to develop client plans that include goals, identifying risk, outline an action plan and case review date
Provide follow up and appropriate referral/s to other service/s for all clients
Provide appropriate information and support to client and whānau
Ensue client case notes are kept up to date and are completed in a clear and concise way using best practise frameworks
Practice in accordance with legal, ethical, cultural, safety and professional standards, policies and procedures
You will have the following qualities: PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Preference given to qualified Social Worker, (however other qualified professional may be considered)
Current member of a professional body
Can demonstrates their experience in practice and casework
Passion and ability to connect with children (tamariki) and young people (rangatahi)
Knowledge of Te Reo Māori, Tikanga and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a diverse team
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications
Hold a current Class 1, New Zealand Drivers License
The successful candidate will be Police Vetted in accordance with the Children Act 2014.
APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE: 5.00PM FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2025
Please email an updated copy of your Cover Letter and CV to: [email protected]
Other information about Tūtaki Youth Incorporated is available on our website www.tutaki.org.nz
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as a social worker?
Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
Do you have experience working with children?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
Tūtaki Youth Incorporated are looking for an energetic, passionate and an experienced Social Worker, who has an interest in the wellbeing of tamariki, rangatahi and our community.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Tūtaki provides youth and social work services to children, young people and their whānau from our multi purpose facility located in Stratford, Central Taranaki.
This role is child focussed so you will work directly with children and young people, alongside their whānau to provide the best outcomes for their needs.
About Tūtaki
At Tūtaki we embrace diversity, and you will be warmly welcomed into a professional, friendly and encouraging team environment where we collectively share a passion and enthusiasm for supporting young people and our community. Work/life balance is important to us, so we support our employees with external supervision, ample opportunities for professional development and many in-house team building days. We have a high trust flexible workplace culture, which allows you the freedom to make this role your own and work remotely from time to time depending on demands.
About you
This role is fairly autonomous so we do require someone who is confident in their practice and comfortable working independently. Children and young people will be the centre of your work, so you will have experience working with children therapeutically, ideally a minimum of 1 year. You will have a sound understanding of best practice and relevant protection, privacy and confidentiality policies when working with children and young people. It goes without saying you will have the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and practise in a way that recognises and values differences. You will also need to hold relevant qualifications and be a member of a recognised professional body. Some travel may be necessary across Central Taranaki to pick up clients or attend meetings, so a full New Zealand Class 1 Drivers Licence will be required.
Tūtaki offers:
Up to 32 flexible working hours
Set your own work day schedule with manageable case loading
Up to $42p/h based on experience
Car-pooling options available for New Plymouth based staff
Generous Professional Development Budget
Funded external supervision with qualified supervisor of your choice
Own office
Free onsite gym
Creative and fun working environment in large communal youth space
Ability to work directly with young people
Supportive and fun team
Some of the work you will do: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop and maintain relationships with young people, whānau, schools, organisations and stakeholders
Support clients using a holistic approach utilising current social work theories and practice
Work collaboratively with clients to develop client plans that include goals, identifying risk, outline an action plan and case review date
Provide follow up and appropriate referral/s to other service/s for all clients
Provide appropriate information and support to client and whānau
Ensue client case notes are kept up to date and are completed in a clear and concise way using best practise frameworks
Practice in accordance with legal, ethical, cultural, safety and professional standards, policies and procedures
You will have the following qualities: PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Preference given to qualified Social Worker, (however other qualified professional may be considered)
Current member of a professional body
Can demonstrates their experience in practice and casework
Passion and ability to connect with children (tamariki) and young people (rangatahi)
Knowledge of Te Reo Māori, Tikanga and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a diverse team
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications
Hold a current Class 1, New Zealand Drivers License
The successful candidate will be Police Vetted in accordance with the Children Act 2014.
APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE: 5.00PM FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2025
Please email an updated copy of your Cover Letter and CV to: [email protected]
Other information about Tūtaki Youth Incorporated is available on our website www.tutaki.org.nz
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as a social worker?
Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
Do you have experience working with children?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?