Care

How to access caregiver support and development

Caregivers can access support and development so they're better able to provide safe and loving homes. We help to identify the caregiver support available so caregivers can better meet the needs of tamariki.

Working with Māori: Te Toka Tūmoana

Working with Māori: Te Toka Tūmoana The Te Toka Tūmoana framework is built on the integrity and distinctness of Māori beliefs and practices, to advance tamariki ora within the context of our work.

Practice approach

Ensure safety and wellbeing

I will take action every time I am worried about harm to te tamaiti, in order to protect them from harm and the impact of this on their long term wellbeing.

Policy

Managing serious and imminent harm by tamariki and rangatahi

We aim to prevent situations involving serious and imminent harm by tamariki and rangatahi we work with. When these situations arise, we aim to de-escalate where possible. Physical restraint of te tamaiti or rangatahi must only be used as a last resort.

Care

Support for caregivers

It's important that our caregivers are valued and supported so they can provide the best possible care for tamariki.

Assessment and planning

Seeking consent to talk with tamariki and rangatahi

Wherever practicable, we seek consent from a parent or guardian when we need to talk directly with tamariki or rangatahi aged under 18 years old.

Assessment and planning

Concerning fire-related behaviour

Concerning fire-related behaviour poses significant risks to te tamaiti or rangatahi and others, and can have serious immediate, short-term and long-term impacts on oranga. Serious underlying issues may contribute to concerning fire-related behaviour.

Youth justice, Interventions

Supporting a victim survivor of sexual violence in a youth justice family group conference

Youth justice coordinators consider how they deliberately tailor their approach when supporting victim survivors of sexual violence of all ages through the youth justice system to minimise further trauma and ensure the oranga of all participants.

Working with Māori

Whakapapa research

Whakapapa research focuses on researching and identifying people, places and events that will provide tamariki with access to important cultural connections for their sense of belonging, wellbeing and identity.

Practice approach

Use professional supervision

I will use professional supervision to critically reflect on my practice, in order to ensure my decision-making is robust and to build the quality of my professional practice.