Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato Full time

Social Worker - Community Forensics

Job Number:
WAI27203**
Where you'll be working:Puawai Midland Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service, 40 Clarence Street, Hamilton

The details:
Permanent - Full time - 40 hours per week (consideration given to part time)

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Nau mai, whakatau mai ki te whare o Puawai Community Forensic

  • Puawai Community Forensic are seeking a Kaingākau (passionate), Hihiko (enthusiastic), Whakamiha (respectful) and Pukenga (skilled) Registered Social Worker. If these qualities and skills resonate with you, than it is you we are seeking.
  • In this Tunga (role) you will be Nau mai (welcomed) by and work alongside fellow Rangatira (leaders) journeying together with our Tangata Whaiora (Client) committed to providing excellent care and support whilst ensuring the inclusiveness of their Whanau (Family).
- "Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi"

  • With your basket and my basket the people will thrive_
  • As a member of the team, you will work in a community setting to support tangata whaiora to achive their maximum mental health potential.
  • You will be supported in this role by the provision of professional supervision, inservice training, continuing professional development and peer support.
  • There will be an opportunity to utilise the social work process to ensure quality health to tangata whaiora and their whanau.
  • There is an expectation that in this role you will work alongside the other teams based here at Clarence Street.
  • The multi
- disciplinary team values the skills the varying disciplines bring and caseloads are indicative and fluid in relation to the complexity of the care required at any given time.

  • Key responsibilities of the role:
  • Provide assertive, creative holistic care with a strength and recovery based practise based approach to tangata whaiora.
  • Undertake a flexible approach to the support you provide which will require you to develop internal and external relationships.
  • Practice effectively with autonomy as well as being an intergral part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
  • Utilise technology for communication and documenting clinical information inclusive of a range of assessments.
  • Have an understanding of risk and how to manage and mitigate these.
  • To be effective leading self leadership and driving service delivery within the role and team.

Click here 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 Benefits

  • Be part of a close knit, dynamic, fun and supportive team.
  • We have willingness to support and train the right applicant.
  • Have the opportunity to use out of the box thinking.
  • Work in a culture that is well established with skilled staff that are experienced in the area of Forensic Mental Health where you will learn a lot.
  • MDT that embraces the input of allied health.

Mōu | About you

  • Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role:
  • A current annual practicing certificate enabling you to work in the mental health sector.
  • Experience within the mental health field (would prefer Forensic experience but not essential).
  • Ability to confidently assess, formulate presentation and risk and report this to MDT in a clear and concise manner.
  • The ability to work effectively with tangata whaiora utilising recovery and a strength based approach.
  • Have good interpersonal skills, therapeutic engagement, critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Skills in effective documentation of clinical assessments and interventions, including formulation.
  • The ability to be tangata whaiora focussed, innovative and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously.
  • A good understanding of the community and services available.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • A current full New Zealand driver's license.

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

  • The mental health and addictions service deliver a variety of services in the inner Hamilton area. We are a service undertaking a huge programme of change to deliver better outcomes to tāngata whai ora and whānau in our region. Nga iwi Ngakaunui people at the heart is demonstrated best in mental health and addictions, people really are at the heart of all that we do. We know how important strong relationships are; with people who access our services, with their whānau and with the communities we serve.
  • The Community service team provide a 5 day a week service, Monday to Friday. Very occasionally you may be asked to attend to urgent client related business that cannot wait until the next day.

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 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

  • Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora,

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