Social Worker in Schools

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

Our Hamilton Family Works service is looking for a Social Worker to work in schools.

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 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 or you could be a new graduate who has some expereince working with children.
- 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 workplace 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
- Boost Programme: Instant access to special offers, gym memberships, and seasonal holiday deals across 50+ popular Kiwi brands.
- Referral Bonus: A $200 reward for every successful referral of a friend or family member to PSN wide.
- Employee Recognition: Company recognition for continued years of service. Nomination of employees for living the company values.
- Long Service Leave: An extra 5 days of leave applied at 5 years of service.
- KiwiSaver: Contributions provided in addition to your base salary.
- Leave Purchasing: The option to apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year.
- Wellbeing Support: Confidential support and online resources for you and your family through the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Flu Vaccination: Free annual flu vaccinations provided to help protect your health and wellbeing.
- PSN Scholarship: Financial and academic support opportunities to fund your professional development and higher education.

Please contact us at [email protected] 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!