Social Worker/Kaimahi Toko I Te Ora

1 week ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Cgr Services Full time

Someone well suited to the role will place a high value on the following:
Understanding of mental health and offending and the impact of these issues on clients, their families, and the community.A non-judgemental approach to addiction and the lifestyle choices of our client group.Effective oral and written communication.Recognising and managing risk in a clinical environment.Working in an emotionally challenging and changing environment.Responding to changing demands/priorities/workloads at short notice.Working in a multi-disciplinary environment.Supporting change implementation is an important aspect of this role.
The environment is one of continuing change as we strive for quality practice and improved patient safety.
The Social Worker is a key part of the team's involvement in such change.Forensic Service provision - The Central Regional Forensic Adult Mental Health Service covers the Central region.
This includes Wellington, Manawatu, Whanganui, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, and Tairawhiti.
There are four specific areas of provision within the Regional Forensic service delivery model which are: Courts, Prisons, Inpatient settings, and Community.
The Purehurehu medium secure forensic unit provides mental health services for men with a relational security approach.
The team is multidisciplinary consisting of Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, House Officers, Administrative staff, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Cultural workers, Registered Nurses, and Mental Health Support Workers.
Effective rehabilitation in the least restrictive environment is considered a core focus for the Purehurehu team.
The service focuses on recovery and rehabilitation through providing people with the opportunity to learn new skills, as well as gain independence and empowerment for community living.
The unit links into other services within Ratonga Rua o Porirua such as the programmes run through Tangaroa, Ruaumoko, and Vaka O Le Pasifika, work programmes, and linking with community-based resources and organisations.
Minimum of a Diploma/Degree in Social Work equivalent.Registration with NZ Social Worker Board.Current annual practising certificate.Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisations, with a particular focus on Maori, 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 pehea te tuku tono - How to apply Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us.
For further information on this role, please email [emailprotected] and indicate the job title and vacancy number (AH151-23) in the subject line.

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