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 talented full time or part-time  experienced Social Workers or Counsellors to join the team. This exciting role will see you engage with children and their families and work with them towards achieving positive and lasting differences in their lives.

This role is dedicated to social work and /or counselling and to programme facilitation

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

• A qualified Social Worker or Counsellor
• Registered with the SWRB or NZAC
• Familiar with strength-based practice principles
• Competent in working with families affected by multiple issues including domestic violence and child abuse
• Able to engage with families where signs of safety are an issue
• A person who thrives in a busy multi-disciplinary team
• Enjoy group facilitation
• Show exemplary professional practice
• Have experience in, and can evidence effectively, working with Maori families
• Have outstanding communication and people skills
• Have excellent family support, assessment and counselling abilities.

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!