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.

Ko mātou tēnei | About the Role

Our Manurewa Family Works team is looking for a passionate and committed Social Worker to join our Social Workers in Schools (SWIS) service.

Working within local schools, you will manage a caseload of children, young people and their whānau, providing early intervention and preventative social work support to help address challenges and build positive futures.

You will use a strengths-based, multi-systemic approach to support children, young people and their families to make positive and lasting changes. This will involve a combination of individual and group work, building strong relationships with students, whānau, school staff and the wider community.

This is a full time permanent role.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe | Your Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will be a warm, approachable and engaging professional who is passionate about supporting children, young people and whānau. You will also bring:

· A recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work.

· Current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) – essential with a practicing certificate.

· Experience working with children and young people, ideally within a school setting.

· A full, clean NZ driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with children, whānau, schools and colleagues.

· The ability to maintain professional boundaries, work towards KPIs and meet practice requirements.

· A sound understanding of Tikanga Māori and a genuine commitment to working in partnership with Tangata Whenua.

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 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!