Ko matou tenei I This is UsWe 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 OpportunityOn a day-to-day basis, you will be working in a local school setting, managing a caseload of families, providing early intervention and preventive social work services to vulnerable children and teens and their whanau. This includes individual and group work, using our strengths-based, multi-systemic approach to encourage positive and lasting change.This role is fixed term to cover a 12-month paternity leave starting from January 2025, working 32 hours per week.Nga pukenga kei a koe I Your Skills and ExperienceTo 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 WorkRegistration with the Social Workers Registration BoardFull, clean NZ driver licence, and a reliable vehicleExperience working as a Social WorkerAdvanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, their families, the local school, and your colleaguesExcellent ability to maintain professional boundaries, meet KPIs, and adhere to practice requirementsConfident, working knowledge of Tikanga Maori; and commitment to working with Tangata WhenuaExperience working with children in a school setting would be a distinct advantageDiversity & Inclusion at PSNWe are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can look forward to coming to work, feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment include that we are an accredited dementia-friendly organisation, a domestic violence-free employer, a member of Diversity Works NZ, and a member of the Pride Pledge.Nga ahuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with UsOur people are critical to our success. Part of working with our team means you will have access to:Professional external supervision and ongoing professional developmentCounselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmesWellbeing support and resources for you and your familyA discount to Southern Cross medical insuranceDiscounts for a range of services and products through our BOOST programmeA reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSNFormal recognition for your service from 5 years of serviceKiwiSaver contribution in addition to your base salaryApply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each yearBe recognised through our Spirit of PSN employee recognition schemePlease contact us at ****** if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.To check out our Careers page, please copy and paste https://careers.psn.org.nz/ into your browser to learn more about us and working here, including other exciting opportunities with us.E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!
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