Social Worker (Full Time) Maaori Health, Te Whatu Ora

Full time, Permanent

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (step 1 $58,513 - 8 $85,204)

Kia whai maia ai ngaa taangata ki te rapa i te huarahi ki to raatou ake ora

Whaanau inspired, enabled, resourced and in control of their own health

Te Kaahui Ora - Maaori Health is looking for a Social Worker who is passionate about accelerating Maaori Health Gain and supporting better outcomes for patients and their whaanau while they are in hospital. Knowledge and experience working with psychosocial therapeutic frameworks from a kaupapa Maaori perspective and using a whaanau centered approach to strengthen patients and their whaanau’s capability and capacity to self-determine is essential.

Ko ngaa taangata kei te pitomata o te whatumanawa o ngaa mahi katoa

Putting people at the heart of all we do

You will be responsible for engaging, assessing, supporting, facilitating and working with those who are referred to Te Kaahui Ora - Maaori Health service. Your exceptional interpersonal skills will see you working closely with a dynamic team of nurses, advanced care practitioners, kaimanaaki and the wider community to achieve whaanau directed goals, using a case coordination approach. An excellent understanding of, and commitment to, the Articles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi, and an understanding of te reo me ona tikanga is also essential.

Ehara taku i toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

my strength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many

You will support the seamless transition for Maaori from hospital to the community.

Essential

Recognised social work qualification and registration through SWRB
Current Practising Certificate
Experience working in a health setting
Full NZ driver's licence
Knowledge of Kaupapa Maaori models of practice
A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
Fluency in Te Reo Maaori is definitely an advantage

Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com. To view the job description, please click here.

For more information please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or Amy Lin (CMDHB) amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz

Job Number: CMH202310010

Closing date: 31 March 2023

In order to be considered for this role you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, in that you have received two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine or have received a medical exemption. Proof of vaccination or satisfactory evidence that you have received a medical exemption will be required as part of our recruitment process.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.

Job details

Job Reference:

CMH202310010

Location:

North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland

Job type:

Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker

Posted:

13-Jan-2023

Closes:

31-Mar-2023

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