Social Worker in Schools

3 days ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Presbyterian Support Northern Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

 Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and 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.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

On a day-to-day basis, you will be working in a local school/s 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:

  • A tertiary level degree, majoring / specialised in Social Work
  • Registered with the Social Workers Registration Board essential
  • Full, clean NZ driver licence, and a reliable vehicle which will be used for work purposes. 
  • Two plus years of relevant experience
  • 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

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

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.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

  • 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

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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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