Social Worker in Schools

at  Presbyterian Support Northern

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.
Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity
On a day to day basis, you will be working in a local school setting, working with a case load of families, providing early intervention and preventive social work services to vulnerable children and teens; and their whanau. This includes individual and group work, and using our strengths-based, multi-systemic approach to encourage positive and lasting change.
Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

To be successful as a Social Worker in Schools (SWIS) you will have a professional, warm and engaging nature; and have / be:

• A tertiary level degree, majoring / specialised in Social Work
• Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board
• Full, clean NZ driver licence, and a reliable vehicle
• Experience working as a Social Worker
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, their families, the local school and your colleagues
• Excellent ability to maintain professional boundaries, meet KPI’s and adhere to practice requirements
• Confident, working knowledge of Tikanga Maori; and commitment to working with Tangata Whenua
• Experience working with children in a school setting would be a distinct advantage

Please refer the Job description for details