Social Worker in Schools

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.Make a difference in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānauAre you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? Our Family Works Waitakere service is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our Social Work in Schools (SWIS) team.This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2027.Working within local schools, you'll build trusted relationships with children, young people and their whānau, providing early intervention and preventative social work support. You'll work alongside families and school communities to identify challenges, strengthen relationships and create positive, lasting change.Your work will involve a mix of individual and group support, using a strengths-based, multi-systemic approach that recognises the needs of the whole child and their whānau.Your Skills and Experience· You'll bring a warm, approachable and professional manner, along with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. You'll also have:· A recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work.· Current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) – essential and current practicing certificate.· Experience working with children and young people; experience in a school setting would be an advantage.· A full, clean NZ driver's licence and reliable vehicle for work purposes.· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage positively with children, whānau, schools and colleagues.· The ability to maintain professional boundaries, meet KPIs and work within professional practice requirements.· A sound understanding of tikanga Māori and a commitment to working in partnership with tangata whenua.Diversity & Inclusion at PSNWe 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 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 developmentBoost 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!