Social Worker

Ko mātou tēnei I This is UsWe 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.Te Kowhiringa I The OpportunityThis part -time role you will be working in a local school/s 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.This role also is required to support with the Parenting in Prisons programmes.Ngā ūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and ExperienceAre familiar with strength-based practice principlesExperienced in working individually with children, with families, and in group settingsThrive in a busy multi-disciplinary teamShow exemplary professional practiceHave outstanding communication and people skillsKnowledge of tikanga Maori an advantage. Assessment and counselling abilities.Registered with SWRBNgā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with UsWe 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 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.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 programmesWellbeing support and resources for you and your familyDiscounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programmeA reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSNFormal recognition for your service from 5 years of serviceKiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salaryApply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each yearContact Recruitment@psn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.To check out our Careers page, please copy and paste https://careers.psn.org.nz/ into your browser to learn more about us and working here, including other exciting opportunities with us.E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!