Social Worker

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato

Waikato
$70,842-100,466 per year
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital – Acute Social Work TeamThe details: Permanent Full time – 40 hours per week

We welcome applications from qualified Social Workers who are registered with the Social Workers Registration Board of New Zealand.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityExciting opportunities for qualified practitioner to join the Acute Social Work services, and undertake full-time (1.0 FTE) permanent position within Waikato Hospital. This position is to cover the area of Women’s Health, however it may be that the position could cover elsewhere within the hospital. The hours are from 0730-1600; the successful applicant will need to be available for rostered 1 day in the weekend.If you are interested and have a passion to focus on health equity for Maori and Pacifica population we would love to hear from you.to view the position description.(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)Ko o tatou painga | Our BenefitsA wide range of education, training and learning opportunities are offered to our Allied Health staff, for more informationPay Scale is in alignment with experience and the relevant Allied Health collective agreement. Salary range between $70,842 - $100,466 (once pay equity is implemented by end of March 2024)Mōu | About youTo apply you will need the following competencies:Psycho-social assessment and interventionIntimate partner violence screening, assessment and interventionChild protection and vulnerable adult assessment and interventionIndividual and family counselling skillsTherapeutic social workA commitment to bicultural practiceKnowedge of the emotional and social impacts of changing health status.Experience in service developmentAbility to navigate access to a wide variety of resources and support servicesCase management skillsFuture social work service delivery hours may be extended, therefore the successful applicant will need to be available for rostered on-call weekend work.Mō tātou Ratonga | About our ServiceOur Social Work team covers the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Medicine, Surgery, Women's Health, Paediatrics, Older Persons & Rehabilitation, Renal, Oncology and Community. Although our team works within a range of health services in hospital and community-based settings throughout the Waikato district, they report professionally to a manager within our Allied Health Service.Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, WaikatoLocated in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please .

As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe 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 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.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team –Closing date: 30 April 2024Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!

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