Foster Parent Social Worker - PT Time - Whanganui
Open Home Foundation
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Description
Foster Parent Social Worker Part Time (30 Hours) - Whanganui “Supporting Families, Caring for Children”
The Open Home Foundation (OHF) is a Christian Community Response and has a vision that every child and young person has the opportunity to grow up in a secure, loving family and receive a depth of care which will bless them throughout their lives.
We are looking for a part-time (30 Hours) Foster Parent Social Worker who is able to work closely with foster families through training and ongoing support and a Social Worker who shares our vision and is able to work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate way that promotes family well-being/whanau mauri ora. Ability to work flexible hours is required, due to the needs of our caregivers.
The successful person will have the following: *A Social Work Qualification *Registration with the SWRB *Knowledge and experience of providing care services for tamariki and rangatahi *Knowledge of the legal context for tamariki in care *A commitment to supporting OHF models of trauma informed care to tamariki & rangatahi *An in-depth understanding of how the role recognizes the special relationship between Māori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization's special character
- An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa. *A full NZ driver license is essential.
If you would like more information on the role, please: Contact: vacancies@ohf.org.nz
Applications close: 13 March 2026
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Open Home Foundation for more information.
