Social Worker - Christchurch Campus
Casual position available in our Social Work Services at Christchurch Hospital
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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
Social Work Services at Christchurch Hospital are looking for an experienced health Social Worker to join our team working across the Christchurch campus in a Casual position.
Social Work Services provide 24-hour social work service 7 days a week, as part of a multi-disciplinary team who take a holistic approach to patient care.
We provide psychosocial assessment in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate the current needs associated with a person - s admission and to provide appropriate support.
We currently have a casual position available to work across the Christchurch combined hospital campus.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Psychosocial assessment, monitoring and support of people within the service in accordance with ANZASW Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the SWRB Core Competency Standards;
- Attendance and participation in the social work team and staff meetings;
- Providing cover to our 24hr social work service as required on a rostered basis;
- Participation in service development and quality assurance initiatives/processes;
About You
This role will require you to work across a range of different multidisciplinary teams, so being a team player who can adapt will be essential to your success. Our service is committed to the professional development of our staff and offer regular ongoing development opportunities. To be successful in the role you will demonstrate the following:
- A passion for working with adults, children and their families/whanau
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to people from all walks of life
- Hospital experience is advantageous, as is experience with Care and Protection, Family Harm, and Trauma
- Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
You will also be required to hold a current NZ Registration as a Social Worker with the Social Work Registration Board.
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now - on our careers page. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 10th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.
To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.