Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the team on a part or full time basis (please indicate your preferred hours in your cover letter)
- Hours of work are negotiable but will be between Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630
- Based at Burwood Campus
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
Our
Social Work team is part of a collaborative health system, where everyone works
together to achieve positive health outcomes for patients, their
families/whānau and communities. We have a strong commitment to empowering and
enabling people within their social context and believe in client
self-determination and autonomy. We value respect and integrity and endeavour
to provide a high quality and accountable service.
This role provides Social Work Services to designated areas of work within Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation in both our out-patient and in-patient settings.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Follow protocols in accordance with the Service
- Assessments, interventions, discharge and rehabilitation planning
- Respond to health and disability needs that impact on the wellbeing of individuals and their family/whānau
- Maintain clear, accurate documentation in line with clinical standards and confidentiality policies
- Undertake a range of statutory functions and responsibilities relevant to legislative requirements, this may include: child protection; mental health services and vulnerable adults
- Provide a consultation service
- Action social work interventions, requests for information, and providing reports within adequate timeframes
About You
You are a compassionate and skilled social worker with a minimum of 5 years experience and a strong background working with the elderly and in mental health settings. Your ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and your commitment to professional development make you an invaluable asset. To be successful in this role your skills will also include:
- A flexible and adaptable approach to your work
- Prior experience with ACC
- A robust understanding of rehabilitation
- A robust understanding of hospital processes and procedures
- Good understanding and experience with IPV/EAN
- Good interpersonal skills, with ability to form relationships with clients and whānau under stress
- Demonstrated experience in a Mental Health setting
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Registration under the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 with current APC
- 5+ years - experience within Physical and Mental Health as a
practitioner
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Monday 7th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz