SOCIAL WORKER IN SCHOOLS

Kia ora and a big hi from me to you,

I joined Barnardos in January 2007 to take up my current position as Social Worker in Schools for the Naenae Cluster which includes Rata Street and Naenae Primary Schools. I have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Massey University. I have worked within the Hutt area for social service agencies in a voluntary capacity for several years.

As the Social Worker in Schools I am available to support children and or their families to identify and access information and or services to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children, especially during their important school years. The service I offer is free, families participate voluntarily, and it has no statutory authority and is private and confidential.

I am here to:

• Listen to you, especially if you are worried about something
• Talk to you about anything you are worried about
• Help you find some new ways to do things
• Talk to your family
• Talk to your teaches if something is bothering you
• Help your families and you get on well together
• Help you get on better at school
• Support you through some hard times that might arise for you

Please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or in my office situated by room 12A at the end of the senior syndicate at Rata Street School.

Lynda Marino
Social Worker in Schools
Barnardos - Naenae Cluster
 
C/- Rata Street Primary School
Rata Street, Naenae
Lower Hutt 5011
 
Office: 04 577 8176
Mobile: 027 235 5763
Email: lynda.marino@ratastreet.school.nz