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Practice note: Casework recording (November 2022)
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Why recording information is important, particularly as it relates to informing our understanding of the situation for tamariki and their whānau or family.
Care, Intake, Assessment and planning
Working with tamariki aged under 5 years
We support tamariki and whānau or family to describe, determine, realise and sustain their oranga. Tamariki aged under 5 years have particular vulnerabilities that impact their experience of oranga. We draw on Te Toka Tūmoana takepū to support our mahi.
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.
Assessment and planning
Preventing suicide and self-harm
We screen and assess tamariki and rangatahi who are at risk of killing or harming themselves. We build our understanding and create plans with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau or family that pursue improved and sustained oranga, particularly safety.
Practice approach
Developing understanding
We draw on a range of sources, views, professional and whānau knowledge, research, views and ideas.
Practice approach
Keep accurate records
I will document my key actions and decisions for each tamaiti I am working with, in order to ensure significant decisions are clearly evidenced and transparent.
Assessment and planning
Concerning or harmful sexual behaviour
When tamariki or rangatahi are involved in sexual behaviour that is developmentally inappropriate or harmful to them or others, we work with te tamaiti or rangatahi to address their needs and we support survivors/victims and whānau or family.
Interventions
Family/whānau agreement
A family/whānau agreement is an intervention that uses whānau or family strengths and resources to ensure the needs of te tamaiti are met while remaining in the care of their whānau or family.
Adoption
Intercountry adoption Home Study report
We put together the Home Study assessment report to evidence that the applicants are eligible and suited to adopt a tamaiti from overseas. It also helps the overseas officials to match a whānau or family for a particular tamaiti.
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Practice note: Upholding the mana and rights of caregivers (May 2025)
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Practice note from the Chief Social Worker.