Family Start Family Worker

Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We 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 Opportunity

Family Works has an exciting and rewarding full time opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join their dynamic, progressive, and successful Family Start team providing the earliest intervention, via their home visiting service to vulnerable babies, children and their families in West Auckland.

• Connecting with families and working in partnership
• Managing caseloads, assessing safety risks and completing strength and needs assessments.
• Formulating plans and strategies with families.
• Work effectively with other agencies to achieve goals & advocate in the client’s interests
• Supports and empowers families to advocate on their own behalf
• Participates in professional and team development and up-skilling, including peer supervision and case reviews
• Maintain client records & files
  
  

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

You will have:

• A social work qualification
• Be registered with SWRB as a full member or graduate registration.
• Have a full current New Zealand Driver’s Licence
• Experience working with children and families and an understanding of Family Violence, Addictions, OT involvement and Mental Health.
• Experience working with Tangata Whenua and/or families from diverse cultures and ethnicities
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with sound prioritization and time management skills
  
  

The ideal candidate will also have a positive outlook, able to work under pressure, and be able to problem solve.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

We 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 an accredited dementia friendly organisation, a domestic violence free employer, a member of Diversity Works NZ; 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 programmes
• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
• Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
• A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
• Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
• Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
• Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year
  
  

Contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!