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Social Worker - South Community

- Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
- Permanent full-time 1FTE, Monday - Friday
- Current NZ Registration and APC in your profession is essential, along with a full NZ Drivers Licence
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
Are you ready for a new challenge? Our supportive South Community Mental Health Team has a fulltime (40 hours per week) vacancy for an experienced Social Workerbased out of Hillmorton Hospital Campus. Our vibrant team works hard to make a difference in the recovery journey - s of Whaiora under our care.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Best fit for this role is a highly motivated social worker who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work. You will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team. You will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, supports and whanau.
- You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our Tangata Whaiora and their family/whanau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams.
- It is essential that you have the ability to think on your feet, triage and appropriately prioritise your Tangata Whaiora - s needs in a timely manner.
- You will hold a caseload of Tangata Whaiora who you will proactively engage with and support to engage with their treatment and other holistic supports.
- Highly developed risk assessment is important, as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally unwell or distressed.
- Assessment, development of recovery plans and liaising with whanau and other carers, NGOs, police, probation and other services is all part of the Community Mental Health Social Work role.
- Must Hold a Full Driver - s Licence, current APC and NZ Social Worker Registration.
The South Team has a range of skills and clinical expertise and are very supportive of staff new to the area. Opportunities for professional development are provided and encouraged to continue to build the expertise and resourcefulness of this team!
About you
You will have the ability to develop sound psychiatric assessment skills and knowledge of relevant legislation including Child, Youth and Family Act and Mental Health Act. Your ability to accurately identify risk and plan and advise appropriate management strategies will be exceptional.
Experience working within Adult Specilist Mental Health Services, is desirable for this role. Consideration would be given if you have familiarity working with Tangata Whaiora, and families/whanau within a mental health context. Experience working with Maori and applying the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to your practice is essential.
The successful candidate will be able to build strong effective relationships with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, will be organised and methodical in their approach to administration and time management, and will have flexibility and adaptability to meet the changeable nature of our mahi.
Current NZ Registration and APC in your profession is essential.
A current full NZ Divers Licence is required for this position.
This
is a 1 FTE, permanent position, Mon - Fri.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . 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.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- 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 Sunday 16th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Job details
Job Reference: | PC3454217 | ||
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Closes: | 16-Feb-2025 | ||
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