Casual Social Worker

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 advantageousThe 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 HealthThere
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.
Only
additional information.
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
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