Anglican Family Care

Social Worker

Anglican Family Care is currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team in Central Otago/Queenstown Lakes. We are looking for someone who has experience in working with tamariki and whānau and who will share our passion for ensuring tamariki are safe and whānau are supported.

The position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in Alexandra.

About Anglican Family Care: 

We have been providing social services in Otago for over forty years, working with children and their whānau. We have the responsibility for delivering:

• Social services and counselling support to children and whānau
• Family Start programme
• Restorative Justice
• A strong brand and community relationships

The ideal candidate will need to have: 

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work that meets SWRB Registration
• Knowledge of parenting and child development
• An understanding of Care and Protection principles and the CYP&F Act 1989
• Good knowledge of community resources and an ability to develop networks particularly in the Maori and Pacific Island communities
• Experience working with whānau who need support with complex and often stressful situations
• Sound computer and database skills
• Current driver licence

To view the position description visit our website www.anglicanfamilycare.org.nz/work.

If this sounds like you, apply via seek with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for the role.

Applications close 1pm on Monday, 14 January 2019.