Social Worker in Schools, Auckland

Ko mātou tēnei | 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 | The Opportunity On a day-to-day basis, you will work in a local school setting, managing a caseload of families, providing early intervention and preventive social work services to vulnerable children, teens, and their whanau. This includes individual and group work, using our strengths-based, multi-systemic approach to encourage positive and lasting change.Ngā pūkenga kei a koe | Your Skills and Experience To succeed as a Social Worker in Schools (SWIS), you will have a professional, warm, and engaging nature; and ideally: A tertiary degree majoring in or specialised in Social Work Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board A full, clean NZ driver’s license and a reliable vehicleExperience working as a Social Worker Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, their families, local schools, and colleagues Excellent ability to maintain professional boundaries, meet KPIs, and adhere to practice requirementsConfident working knowledge of Tikanga Māori; and a 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 and inclusive workplace where you can look forward to coming to work, feeling included and valued. Our commitments include being an accredited dementia-friendly organisation, a domestic violence-free employer, a member of Diversity Works NZ, and a member of the Pride Pledge.Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei | Highlights of Working with Us Our people are critical to our success. When working with our team, you will have access to: Professional external supervision and ongoing professional development Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance ProgrammesWellbeing support and resources for you and your family Discounts for a range of services and products through our BOOST programme A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family member to work for PSN Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service KiwiSaver contribution in addition to your base salaryOpportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year Recognition through our Spirit of PSN employee recognition scheme Please contact us at if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile. To learn more about us and other opportunities, visit our Careers page .E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for?) Join our team and be part of the solution! #J-18808-Ljbffr