Social Worker in Schools Full-time Job

Key points

- Full-time position in Otara, Auckland
- Starting salary from Social Workers Equity Pay Scale Step 3 $68,037
- Opportunity to work for a kaupapa Māori organization
- Focus on making a positive impact on the lives of Tamariki and Rangatahi
- Whānau-centered and strengths-based approach
- Working in primary/Intermediate school(s) partnering with schools to assess and respond to social and wellbeing needs
- Seeking a qualified registered social worker with community-minded and team player qualities
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to work in a bi-cultural and/or multi-cultural context
- Full clean driver's license required
- Opportunity for professional development and training

Job requirements

- Qualified registered social worker
- Community-minded team player
- Ability to engage well with tamariki/rangatahi
- Experience working in a community setting
- Commitment to professional development
- Full clean driver's license
- Understanding and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Experience working with Māori and/or Pasifika people
- Ability to speak Te Reo or a Pasifika language preferable
- Experience working with children advantageous

Job responsibilities

- Working in primary/Intermediate school(s) in Ōtara
- Partnering with schools to assess and respond to social and wellbeing needs of tamariki and whānau
- Comfortable working 1:1 and with small groups of tamariki

Qualifications

- Qualified registered social worker
- Ability to work in a bi-cultural and/or multi-cultural context

Skills

- Community-minded approach
- Strong team player
- Ability to engage well with tamariki/rangatahi
- Strong communication skills
- Local knowledge

Benefits

- Full-time salary with annual increases
- Professional development opportunities
- Fun, vibrant, and passionate team environment

How to apply

If you are interested, please contact Cynthia for a full job description and application form from the details below:
- Ph: 027 274 4220
- Email: admin@taiawa.org.nz
Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are received. Please send your resume and cover letter to admin@taiawa.org.nz.