We currently have the following full time and casual roles available:
Full-time Family Harm Practitioner, ISR team:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Family Harm Practitioner (Youth Focused) to join our Integrated Safety Response (ISR) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a multi-agency network that is committed to improving safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for children, young people, and their whānau.
As a Family Harm Practitioner, you will:
Build trusting relationships with young people, whānau, and families experiencing family harm
Complete safety planning and risk management activities with a strong child-centered focus
Support rangatahi, their families and whānau to identify goals, strengths, and pathways to wellbeing
Work collaboratively with Police, Corrections, social services, schools, youth services, and other community partners
Coordinate referrals and facilitate warm handovers to appropriate specialist services
Advocate for young people and families where safety concerns or barriers exist
Maintain accurate case records and contribute to integrated case management planning
Participate in supervision, professional development, and continuous improvement activities
We're looking for someone who is:
Passionate about improving outcomes for young people and whānau
Previous experience in family harm, youth work, social work, counselling, case management, or a related field
Skilled at engaging vulnerable young people and working from a strengths-based, mana-enhancing approach
Trauma-informed and child-centered in your practice
Confident working alongside diverse cultures and communities
Knowledgeable about the dynamics and impacts of family harm, particularly on children and young people
Able to assess risk, develop safety plans, and coordinate appropriate interventions
A collaborative team player who thrives in multi-agency environments
Committed to ongoing learning, reflective practice, and professional development
Ideally You Will Have:
A qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Human Services, or a related discipline
Experience working with at-risk youth, family harm, mental health, community services, or crisis intervention
Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and confidence working within Kaupapa Māori frameworks
Knowledge of local community supports and service networks
A current full New Zealand driver's licence
A clear result to an extensive police vetting is required for this role due to the extensive shared information systems involved.
This role focuses on creating a professional ‘safe space’ for children and their parents who are accessing the Supervised Contact service. This includes set up, pack down of activities, supporting parents to be mindful of their behaviour, maintaining boundaries during sessions and taking observational notes.
This will suit someone who will enjoy supporting tamariki to reestablish or maintain contact with a family member through supervised contact. The suitable candidate(s) will need to be available evenings and weekends.
Our Supervised Contact service is centre-based at our Waltham location. More information about the service can be found on our website.
If you are committed to helping young people and families move from crisis to safety, recovery, and empowerment, we would love to hear from you. Please indicate which role you are applying for.
Apply today via Seek, with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for working with rangatahi and whānau affected by family harm. All roles at Home & Family require a clear NZ Police Vetting and equivalent if you have been resident overseas.
If you would like more information please email contact@homeandfamily.net.nz
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