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.

As an Incorporated Charitable Trust, we employ over 900 people across our organisation who help deliver our community, social, health and disability services and support to some of our most vulnerable people.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

Our Te Hononga based service is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker with management experience to lead a talented team of Family Works Social Workers. This challenging role will see you consolidate your practice skills with leadership skills.

You will be responsible for ensuring service provision is delivered to a high standard whilst building relationships with the local community, and supporting your team in their development.

This role is 16 hours per week 

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role we need to know you have:

• Commitment to work from a culturally responsive perspective and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi;
• Proven operational and people management experience
• The ability to develop and maintain relationships in the community
• Outstanding communication and people skills
• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Proven skills in trauma informed practise
• Strength based practice principles
• The ability to engage with families where signs of safety are an issue
• Membership with SWRB
• Strong ability to work across cultures

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 an accredited dementia friendly organisation, a domestic violence free employer, a member of Diversity Works NZ; 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
• Discounted Southern Cross medical insurance
• 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

Contact Recruitment@psn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!