Social Worker In Schools | Te Reo Maori Speaker | Western Bay Of Plenty

Job Description

Qualified & experienced Social Worker? Competent in Te Reo Maori? Come join us in providing social work services in Kura Kaupapa Maori – Western BOP
Qualified & experienced Social Worker?
Competent in Te Reo Maori?
Fixed term until early 2021
Family Works Northern provides a range of strength-based practice child and family services, programmes and community development initiatives located in 11 community based centres and numerous schools in the Upper North Island. Our Tauranga based site is looking for a successful Social Worker competent in Te Reo to work within several Kura Maori; providing early intervention and preventative social work services to Tamariki and their Whanau, using a strengths-based, multi-systemic approach.
To be successful in this role you will be:
A qualified and experienced Social Worker
Able to work across cultures
Interested in developing group work skills and facilitating a range of needs based preventative programs
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
Registered or eligible for registration with the SWRB
Able to converse in Te Reo with a sound understanding of tikanga Maori
Have good computer skills, a reliable car, and a current full driver’s licence.
If this sounds like you and you want to work for a successful organisation, committed to making a difference in the lives of others then we would like to hear from you.
If we feel we could be a match and you are offered an interview we want you to be aware that you will be asked to complete our Application for Employment form, a Police Vetting Consent form and a Driver Check Consent form and to bring them along to your interview with you.
We are a values-led organisation with a long history of providing community support services. Everything we do focuses on creating a ‘better life for everyone’. We partner with others to provide advocacy and trusted services to our clients. We’re also driven by compassion and respect for others, and we respect the Treaty of Waitangi.
For further information please contact Nicola Ssekajja on 07 575 9709 for further information.
Forward your CV through to **********
Applications close Friday 12 June 2020
To see more of the great work Family Works does check out our website: *****
How to Apply

For further information please contact Nicola Ssekajja on 07 575 9709 for further information. Forward your CV through to **********Applications close Friday 12 June 2020To see more of the great work Family Works does check out our website: *****