Social Worker - Christchurch Campus

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strives to serve all New Zealanders. We are focused on creating an integrated health system based on partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centered care, and excellence. Our vision is to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare. About the Role Our Social Work Services at Christchurch Hospital are seeking an experienced health Social Worker to join our team in a casual position. This role will involve working across the Christchurch campus, where we provide a 24-hour social work service, seven days a week, as part of a multi-disciplinary team that takes a holistic approach to patient care. In this position, you will conduct psychosocial assessments in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary team to evaluate the needs associated with an individual’s admission and provide appropriate support. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting psychosocial assessments, monitoring, and support for individuals in alignment with the ANZASW Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, as well as the SWRB Core Competency Standards. - Participating in social work team and staff meetings. - Providing coverage for our 24-hour social work service as needed on a rostered basis. - Engaging in service development and quality assurance initiatives. About You To thrive in this role, you will need to collaborate effectively with various multidisciplinary teams, making adaptability and teamwork essential qualities. We are dedicated to the professional development of our staff and offer regular ongoing learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes: - A passion for working with adults, children, and their families/whanau. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. - Hospital experience is advantageous, particularly in areas such as Care and Protection, Family Harm, and Trauma. - Competency in te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori, or a commitment to starting this learning journey and taking ownership of your professional growth. - A current NZ Registration as a Social Worker with the Social Work Registration Board is required. Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we believe in "the weaving of wellnesses." Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare across Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme encourages everyone in the health system to prioritize equity in their work and fosters the cultural change necessary to achieve equity in health outcomes. Our people are central to our operations, and we are dedicated to being a good employer while upholding our equal employment opportunity commitments. We especially encourage applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you would like to view the position description or apply for this role, please visit our careers page and click on 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 10th August. For any inquiries about the role, please reach out to Alex Jay at alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they arrive and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early. To be eligible for this role, you must have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand. If you do not possess this legal right, your application will not be considered.