Social Worker

1 week ago


Nelson, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Full time

Nelson location
- Fixed term, full-time position (1.0 FTE) - 80 hours a fortnight

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled social worker who would like to join our multi-disciplinary mental health team. We - re a great team who are passionate about mental health and delivering a high standard of care to tangata whai ora and whānau. Our service provides holistic inpatient care from acute through to rehabilitation.

This is a fixed term role for four months, working 80 hours per fortnight.

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

This position requires you to be registered with the NZ Social Workers Registration Board (provisional/full). You will ideally have experience working as a part of a multi disciplinary team in a health setting, and will bring an understanding of the social determinants of health, as well as the impact on health and social needs. You must be able to work in a collaborative way delivering patient-centered practice from a strengths perspective. You will have a good understanding of bi-cultural social work practice, in addition to knowledge/experience with violence intervention and prevention.

To be successful you will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and lots of energy and enthusiasm. You will also be innovative, proactive, flexible, and creative with a positive approach to all situations, including problem solving. Your ability to think on your feet and work under pressure, with a solution focused approach, will be advantageous.

Ideally you will have knowledge of:

- Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, 1992
- PPPR Act - Welfare Guardian
- Sensory Modulation Principles in Mental Health
- Mental status examinations and risk assessments.

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

**Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)**

**Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)**

We offer a great team environment, are supportive of professional development and we strive to create a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads and workplace wellness programmes. We do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.

**Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)**

Ref: N23-491

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._


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