Family/Whnau Visit Supervisor - 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. The Family/Whanau Visit Supervisor role plays a very important part in families lives, ensuring that family/whnau visits with children and young people happen in a safe, respectful and responsible manner. Family/Whnau visits are a means for a child/young person to spend time with their parent or another person they are close to.

It is an important part of a child/young persons journey to rebuilding a relationship with close family. The successful applicant will have the following: A mature, calm, patient and empathetic approach to dealing with people. Experience working with children/young people and families.

Experience managing challenging situations. A clean, current, full driver license is essential. A First Aid Certificate.

Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience. Flexibility in working different hours and days at short notice. Some after hours and weekend work available, flexibility required.

The ability to work in New Zealand. Full drivers' license is essential. Casual work ~ some after hours and weekend work required.

Candidate will need to be flexible in hours required. Open and adaptable to an environment that is always changing. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

An alignment with the Open Home Foundations Christian Kaupapa. Download Position Description Download Application Information Sheet Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement' If you would like more information on the role, please: Contact: vacancies@ohf.org.

nz Applications close: 30 May 2025.