Social Worker in Schools Job at Presbyterian Support Services, Auckland, Manukau & East Auckland
- Location:
- Auckland
- Manukau & East Auckland
- Classification:
- Community Services & Development
- Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Family Works Northern provides a range of strength based child and family services, programmes and community development initiatives located in ten community based centres and numerous schools throughout the upper North Island. Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) is an early intervention strategy which aims to provide school-based social work support for tamariki and whanau.
To be a successful SWiS worker you will be required to provide early intervention and preventative social work services to young people and their families, using a strengths-based, multi-systemic approach. You will be part of part of a multi-disciplinary site team comprised of social workers, family therapists, administrative staff and a Service Manager; however the role is based within a school setting. The team is responsible to the site Service Manager but reports directly to the Team Leader.
This is a great opportunity for a New Zealand experienced SWiS wanting to join our team. Are you:
- A qualified and experienced social worker
- Familiar with strength based principles, solution focused and goal oriented
- Able to work across cultures
- Interested in developing and/or facilitating preventative programmes
- Experienced in working alongside Tamariki and their Whanau
- Familiar with the Primary and Intermediate School environment
- A can do person with outstanding communication and people skills
- A member of ANZASW, you will be registered or eligible for registration.
You should also have good computer skills, a reliable car and a current driver’s license.
If you believe you have the skills, ability and experience to fulfill this role and want to make a difference to the lives of children and their families please email tehononga@northern.familyworks.org.nz for an application pack and job description or contact Darlene Hill on 027 563 1090 for more information.
Applications close 27 July 2011.