Social Worker in Schools

3 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Presbyterian Support Northern Full time

*Ko mātou tēnei
I This is Us
We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. We are a not-for-profit organisation, stretching from Taupo to Whangarei, that provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services
Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline
and
Shine*
.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

Family Works Northern is a champion for children, providing professional counselling and social work in communities and schools and delivering programmes that bring about lasting change.

*Te Kowhiringa
I The Opportunity*
On a day to day basis, you will be working in a local school setting, working with a case load of families, providing early intervention and preventive social work services to vulnerable children and teens; and their whanau. This includes individual and group work, and using our strengths-based, multi-systemic approach to encourage positive and lasting change.

*Ngā pūkenga kei a koe
I Your Skills and Experience*
To be successful as a Social Worker in Schools (SWIS) you will have a professional, warm and engaging nature; and have / be:

  • A tertiary level degree, majoring / specialised in Social Work
  • Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board
  • Full, clean NZ driver licence, and a reliable vehicle
  • Experience working as a Social Worker
  • Advanced interpersonal skills, including ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, their families, the local school and your colleagues
  • Excellent ability to maintain professional boundaries, meet KPI's and adhere to practice requirements
  • Confident, working knowledge of Tikanga Maori; and commitment to working with Tangata Whenua
  • Experience working with children in a school setting would be a distinct advantage

Diversity & Inclusion at PSN
We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

*Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei
I Highlights of Working with Us*
Our people are critical to our success. Part of working with our team means you will have access to:

  • Professional external supervision and ongoing professional development
  • Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
  • Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
  • Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
  • A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
  • Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
  • Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
  • Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year
  • Be recognised through our Spirt of PSN employee recognition scheme

Please contact us at if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai
(What are you waiting for )… join our team and be part of the solution

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