Casual Social Worker

1 week ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch Full time

**Casual opportunity for an NZ Registered Social Worker to join our supportive and collaborative team**:

- ** Provide Social Work Services within an Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation in-patient setting**:

- ** Experience within New Zealand - s health system advantageous**

**_ The Team: _**What we do**

Our Social Work team is part of a collaborative health system, where everyone works together to achieve positive health outcomes for patients, their families/whānau and communities. We have a strong commitment to empowering and enabling people within their social context and believe in client self-determination and autonomy. We value respect and integrity and endeavour to provide a high quality and accountable service.

We - re looking for a casual Social Worker to join our inter-disciplinary team to cover periods of time where our permanent staff are on leave. Casual Social Work may be needed in any of the busy areas at Burwood Hospital. This could be an excellent opportunity for a new graduate to further develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative team

**_ The Role:_** Where you fit in**

This role provides Social Work Services to designated areas of work within Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation in-patient settings.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Working in accordance with Social work protocols developed for the service in relation to inpatient assessment & rehabilitation, and associated community areas of work;
- Social work bio/psych/social assessments, interventions, discharge and rehabilitation planning in accordance with professional social work standards and service requirements for cases referred;
- Respond to health and disability needs that impact on the wellbeing of individuals and their family/whānau;
- Undertake a range of statutory functions and responsibilities relevant to legislative requirements, this may include: child protection; mental health services and vulnerable adults;
- Providing a consultation service to the service and community;
- Action social work interventions, requests for information, and providing reports within adequate timeframes.

Your skills will include:

- A flexible and adaptable approach to your work;
- Good interpersonal skills, with ability to form relationships with clients and whānau under stress;
- Registration under the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 with current APC;
- 1+ years experience within Physical and Mental Health

There may also be opportunties for working cross sector with MH and Christchruch Campus if the need arises

**Mō mātou | About Us**
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi_ - _Putting people at the heart of all we do - _

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]**

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.

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