Foster Parent Social Worker-PtTime Fxd Term-Nelson
Nelson
Foster Parent Social Worker
Part Time, Fixed Term (24 Hours per week for 12 months) - Nelson
Contact: vacancies@ohf.org.nz
Part Time, Fixed Term (24 Hours per week for 12 months) - Nelson
“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, fixed term (24 Hours per week for 12 months) 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. Role also includes after hours duty roster, once comfortable in the role/organisation.
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 Maori 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.
Contact: vacancies@ohf.org.nz
Applications close: 13 April 2026
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