Child and Whānau Support Worker, Christchurch
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Barnardos

Child and Whānau Support Worker

  • Posted Today
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  • Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Christchurch

Job Description

We’re looking for a compassionate Child & Whānau Support Worker to join our Multi-disciplinary Team supporting the School Attendance Service.


This is a six-month fixed term (40 hours per week) opportunity, based in Christchurch.


In this role, you’ll work directly with tamariki and their whānau in schools, homes, and communities—building trusted relationships and taking a wellbeing-focused approach to address barriers to school attendance.


Your ability to connect, empower, and uplift whānau aspirations will be key to success in this role.



Your Role:

  • Ensure the wellbeing and safety of tamariki remains paramount
  • Improve access to learning
  • Support the development of life skills
  • Support intervention planning with goals for change
  • Maintain concise and up to date client information
  • Participate in case management, assessment and planning meetings
  • Develop and maintain supportive, trusting relationships with tamariki and whānau


To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

  • NZEA Level 2 qualification or NZQA Level 2 – 3 (minimum)
  • Relevant qualification in Social Services, Education, Human Services and/or Health and Wellbeing (desirable)
  • 2+ years’ experience working with tamariki/rangatahi with complex needs
  • A full, clean NZ driver’s licence is essential
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, cultural safety, and advocacy skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
  • Experienced using a client management system.


Culture


This work can sometimes be challenging. You will need resilience and a passion for working with tamariki and their whānau, 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



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 recruitment@barnardos.org.nz


In your email please quote the ID number: 1693271


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

Desired Hard Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Client Management System
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organisational Skills
  • Time Management

Desired Soft Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Cultural Safety
  • Flexibility
  • Positive Attitude
  • Resilience

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🏛 Fully Paid Jury Service
  • 🏘 Work from Home
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • 👶 Childcare Support
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🚗 Company Car
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 🔥 Company Discounts
  • ⛽ Vehicle/Fuel Card
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
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  • 🧠 Neurodiverse
  • 🚻 Unisex Bathrooms
  • 🗣 Support Services for Employees
  • 💝 Charitable
  • 🤝 Unionisation
  • 🙌 Community Focused
  • 👪 Family Friendly
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer
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