Social Worker in Schools Full-time Job

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

Are you passionate about empowering families, transforming lives, and creating lasting change? Look no further! Join our team at This is Us, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing critical health and social services from Taupo to Whangarei. Our core services include Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline, and Shine, all aimed at enabling our clients to lead better lives based on our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, and Tangata Whenua.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

Family Works Northern is seeking a Social Worker in Schools (SWIS) to work with vulnerable children and teens, providing early intervention and preventive social work services to them and their families. This role involves individual and group work using a strengths-based, multi-systemic approach to bring about positive and lasting change.

Your Skills and Experience

To excel as a Social Worker in Schools, you should possess the following:

• A tertiary degree in Social Work
• Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board
• Full, clean NZ driver's license and a reliable vehicle
• Experience in social work
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Confidence in working with Tikanga Maori
• Experience in working with children in a school setting (preferred)

Highlights of Working with Us

At PSN, we value diversity and inclusion to create a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and appreciated for their contributions. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Professional development and external supervision
• Employee Assistance programs for counseling and support
• Wellbeing resources for you and your family
• Discounts on medical insurance and other services
• Rewards for successful referrals and recognition schemes

Apply Now and Join Our Team

If you are ready to be a part of the solution and make a real impact, send your resume and cover letter to Recruitment@psn.org.nz. For more information about the role, visit our Careers page. Don't wait any longer; join us in transforming lives and creating positive change!