Team Leader -Social Worker

Presbyterian Support Northern

10 days ago

Manurewa, AucklandFull TimeSocial Worker

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Presbyterian Support Northern as a Team Leader – Social Worker, Family Works in Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand. 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.

Key Responsibilities

lead a talented team of Family Works Social Workers in Schools.

develop and maintain relationships in the community Outstanding communication and people skills A recognised.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Presbyterian Support Northern as a Team Leader – Social Worker, Family Works.

Key Skills

Social workPeople managementOperational managementTrauma informed practiceStrength based practiceRelationship buildingCommunication skillsCultural responsivenessTe Tiriti o Waitangi understandingCrisis interventionLeadershipService provision

Requirements

Requires a recognised social work qualification and current SWRB membership. Candidates must have proven operational and people management experience along with a commitment to culturally responsive practice.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Team Leader -Social Worker at Presbyterian Support Northern a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Presbyterian Support Northern is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Manurewa, Auckland.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, People management, Operational management, Trauma informed practice, Strength based practice, Relationship building, Communication skills, Cultural responsiveness. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Lead a team of social workers to ensure high-standard service delivery in schools and community settings. Build and maintain strong relationships with the local community while supporting the professional development of team members.

Benefits package: Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Support, Discounts (BOOST programme), Referral Reward, Service Recognition, Kiwi Saver Contribution, Additional Annual Leave Purchase. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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