Social Worker

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Social Worker to join our supportive team in the Mental Health Service for Older People Inpatient team at Tauranga Hospital. The role will be part of our mahi of supporting Tangata Whaiora and their whānau in their journey to wellness.
This is a mixed ward, with an average length of stay of 21 days, so you will be able to learn about a variety of complex medical issues along with different treatments available. You will be provided with e-learning opportunities, in class education and support to undertake postgraduate education specific to this role.
The focus is to deliver high quality care to the growing population in the Bay of Plenty. At the heart of our services are our CARE values - Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence. We have a commitment to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whānau and the community.
This is a permanent 0.5 FTE position, working 40 hours per fortnight.
He Kōrero mōu - About You
The successful applicant will be an experienced mental health Social Worker who has a passion for working collaboratively with a wide range of people and services. Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years of post-graduate mental health experience, preferably experience in older person's mental health
To be successful in this role you will have an excellent understanding of mental health conditions, the Mental Health Act, PPPR Act, understanding of capacity assessment work up, a range of therapeutic modalities, dementia/delirium care.
Mō Tātou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits
- Access to ongoing in-house professional development
- Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply