Social Worker - Burwood Hospital

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to create an integrated health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, family-centered care, and excellence. About the Role We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join our Social Work team within the Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation in-patient setting. This role is crucial to our collaborative health system, where we work together to achieve positive health outcomes for patients, their families, and communities. As a Social Worker, you will be dedicated to empowering individuals within their social context, supporting client self-determination and autonomy. Our team values respect and integrity, and we are committed to delivering high-quality and accountable services. In this position, you will be responsible for: - Following social work protocols developed for inpatient assessment, rehabilitation, and related community areas of work. - Conducting bio-psych-social assessments, interventions, and discharge and rehabilitation planning in line with professional social work standards and service requirements for referred cases. - Addressing health and disability needs that affect the well-being of individuals and their families. - Undertaking statutory functions and responsibilities in accordance with legislative requirements, which may include child protection, mental health services, and support for vulnerable adults. - Providing consultation services to the service and community. - Executing social work interventions, responding to requests for information, and delivering reports within specified timeframes. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and qualifications: - A flexible and adaptable approach to your work. - Experience with PPPR applications. - A solid understanding of rehabilitation processes. - Familiarity with hospital processes and procedures. - Knowledge and experience with IPV/EA. - Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to form relationships with clients and their families during stressful times. - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to beginning your journey in these areas and taking ownership of your learning and development. - Registration under the Social Workers Registration Act 2003, along with a current APC. - A minimum of 2 years of experience in Physical and Mental Health as a practitioner. Due to the urgent needs of our service, we are seeking candidates who can ideally start on short notice. Benefits At Health New Zealand, our people are at the center of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and upholding our equal employment opportunity obligations. We particularly encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To view the position description and apply for the role, please visit our careers page and click on the "apply now" button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 PM on Sunday, 10th August. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Alex Jay at alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please be aware that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date. 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. If you do not possess this right, your application will be declined.