Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Porirua, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

**Location**: Kenepuru Hospital

**Service**: Allied Health Inpatients - Kenepuru

**Contract**: Permanent, full time

**Salary**: $68,671 - $83,030
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
This role is worked primarily on the Health of the Older Persons wards at Kenepuru Hospital, Porirua. The social worker in the role works closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients who have transferred from Wellington Hospital to Kenepuru Hospital for a period of recovery and MDT intervention. The social worker will also work with patients on the Surgical and Specialist Rehabilitation wards when required.
Come and join our supportive and client focused multidisciplinary team. We work hard and strive to provide an excellent service to our patients and their families and whanau.
The Social Worker in this role will ideally have experience assisting clients, family and whanau to manage the impacts of trauma, injury, poor health and disability and to participate, to the greatest extent possible, in their normal roles and wider social systems.

Along with your social work expertise, you - ll have good communication skills and the ability to quickly build effective working relationships. You - ll also have good time management and prioritisation skills and be quick to pick up the intricacies of working in different clinical teams
Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team
The Allied Health Inpatient team comprises of Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapy, Dietitians and Allied Health Assistants. We work closely together, supporting our colleagues to achieve the best possible outcome for patients and their families while have fun and laughter along the way.
Moū - About you
The health social worker - s skill and experience will enable them to:

- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Discharge planning and support
- Assist individuals, families and whanau to manage the impact of injury, diagnosis and treatment
- Supportive counselling
- Advocacy
- Facilitating family meetings
- Knowledge and ability to work with situations of family violence especially in regard to older and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and to work positively in improving health outcomes for Maori
- Practical support
- Identify and respond to bereavement, grief and loss
- Liaise with and refer to relevant internal and external agencies and services
- Navigate and work within the legal requirements of health care and social workE pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

**To find out more about us click on the following links**:
Capital
and Coast
Hutt
Valley
Mental
Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Your safety and that of our patients is important to us. It is our expectation that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, having received two doses of an approved COVID 19 vaccination.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed

  • Social Worker

    7 days ago

    Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time

    Social Worker - Care and Protection - EpuniAre you a Social Worker who's eager to spend more time connecting with tamariki and rangatahi and less time working in an office? Are you committed to improving outcomes for all tamariki and rangatahi, with a real focus on those who whakapapa Māori?As these are newly introduced roles, we will invest heavily in your...

  • Social Worker in Schools

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand Presbyterian Support Central Full time

    **Full Time**: - **Application Closes 16 Oct 2024**: - **Wellington - Porirua City**: - **Child, Family and School Social Worker** **Family Works - Social Worker in Schools - Porirua** - Are you a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is passionate about working with children and their families/whanau? - The Social Worker in Schools programme are...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand Porirua Full time

    **Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora ' Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District** **Location**: 45 Raiha Street, Porirua **Service**: Tawhirimatea, Regional Rehabilitation Service **Contract**: Permanent, full time **Salary**: $59,035 - $83,030 as per MECA **Kōrero mō te tūranga ' About the role** Clinically support mental health service users during...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago

    Porirua, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora ' Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District **Location**: 45 Raiha Street, Porirua **Service**: Tawhirimatea, Regional Rehabilitation Service **Contract**: Permanent, full time **Salary**: $59,035 - $83,030 as per MECA Kōrero mō te tūranga ' About the role Clinically support mental health service users during periods...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago

    Porirua, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora ' Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District **Location**: 45 Raiha Street, Porirua **Service**: Tane Mahuta, Regional Rehabilitation Service **Contract**: Permanent, full time **Salary**: $59,035 - $83,030 as per MECA Kōrero mō te tūranga ' About the role Clinically support mental health service users during periods when...

  • Social Services Advocate

    7 days ago

    Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time

    About the Role">The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, is seeking a Social Worker to join our team in Epuni. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to rangatahi.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major transformation in residential care, with a focus on enhancing the experiences...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand Porirua Full time

    **Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora ' Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District** **Location**: Porirua **Service**: Intellectual Disability Service **Contract**: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week) **Salary**: $59,035 - $83, 030 as per the MECA **Kōrero mō te tūranga ' About the role** This is an exciting opportunity to join our Intellectual...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand Capital & Coast District Health Board (Wellington) Full time

    **Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko me Te Karu o Te Ika** **Location**: Porirua **Contract**: Permanent, Full Time **Salary**: $59,035 - $77,705 **Kōrero mō te tūranga ' About the role** The Regional Forensic Community Mental Health Team is looking for an experienced Social Worker that provides safe and clinically effective patient/client assessments and...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District **Location**: Ratonga Rua O Porirua Campus (Porirua) **Service**: Wellington Community Forensic Youth Team **Contract**: Permanent, Full time **Salary**: As per MECA Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role The Regional Youth Forensic Community Mental Health Team is looking for an...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand Porirua Full time

    **_Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District_** **Location**: Ratonga Rua O Porirua Campus (Porirua) **Service**: Wellington Community Forensic Youth Team **Contract**: Permanent, Full time **Salary**: As per MECA **Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role** The Regional Youth Forensic Community Mental Health Team is...

  • Mental Health Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District **Location**: BNZ Tower, Porirua **Service**: MHAIDS **Contract**: Full time/ Permanent/ Mon-Fro 08301700 **Salary**: Salary is dependent on qualification and experience as per relevant MECA Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role You will be employed as a care manager with your...

  • Mental Health Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand Capital & Coast District Health Board Full time

    **_Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District_** **Location**:BNZ Tower, Porirua **Service**:MHAIDS **Contract**: Full time/ Permanent/ Mon-Fro 08301700 **Salary**: Salary is dependent on qualification and experience as per relevant MECA **Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role** You will be employed as a care manager...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand Capital & Coast District Health Board (Wellington) Full time

    **Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko me Te Karu o Te Ika** **Location**: Regional Rangatahi Inpatient Service **Contract**: Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm **Salary**: Dependent on experience as per MECA **Kōrero mō te tūranga ' About the role** This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Team at the Regional...

  • Cultural Worker/kai Manaaki

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District **Location**: Ratonga Rua-O-Porirua Campus **Service**: Intellectual Disability Service **Contract**: Permanent Full-time (40 hours per week) **Salary**: $51,820-$62,154 Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role We currently have a vacancy for a full time Kai Manaaki - Cultural...

  • Rangatahi Support Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time

    About the Role">The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, is seeking a Social Worker to join our team in Epuni. As a Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of residential care for rangatahi.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major transformation in residential care, with a focus on enhancing the...

  • Care Specialist

    7 days ago

    Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time

    About the Role">The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, is seeking a Social Worker to join our team in Epuni. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in developing and leading a therapeutic care approach that ensures the safety, dignity, and rights of rangatahi are upheld.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major...

  • Therapeutic Care Manager

    7 days ago

    Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time

    About the Role">The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, is seeking a Social Worker to join our team in Epuni. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to rangatahi.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major transformation in residential care, with a focus on enhancing the...

  • Kai Manaaki

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District** **Location**: Ratonga Rua-O-Porirua Campus **Service**: Intellectual Disability Service **Contract**: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week) **Salary**: $69,975 - $84,193 depending on experience **Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role** We currently have a vacancy for a...

  • Cultural Worker/kai Manaaki

    2 weeks ago

    Porirua, New Zealand Capital & Coast District Health Board Full time

    **_Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District_** **Location**: Ratonga Rua-O-Porirua Campus **Service**: Intellectual Disability Service **Contract**: Permanent Full-time (40 hours per week) **Salary**: $51,820-$62,154 **Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role** We currently have a vacancy for a full time Kai Manaaki -...

  • Psychologist - Forensic Inpatient Services

    3 days ago

    Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Full time

    Clinical Psychologist OpportunityWe are excited to offer a clinical psychologist position in our forensic inpatient services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with adult offenders, providing psychological assessments and making recommendations for intervention.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Consultant...