Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Do you enjoy working integrally as part of a multidisciplinary team?**:

- **You will work in partnership with our medical, nursing and allied health colleagues in an environment where teamwork is prioritised, valued and the patient is at the heart of everything we do**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

We are looking for a **Part Time (.6FTE)** New Zealand Registered **Social Worker to** join our team at **Auckland** **City Hospital** in the **Integrated Stroke and Neurology Rehabilitation Service.**

There are two distinct parts to this service; one is an acute, fast paced style of working. The other part of the role will see you working alongside the rehabilitation unit which requires a more in-depth approach due to the complexity and prolonged hospital admissions of patients. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your brief intervention and complex social work skills.

A feature of the rehabilitation service is the highly collaborative interdisciplinary work. Social work is highly valued in this space and are an integral part of decision making and patient pathways. The rehabilitation service provides a service to patients aged 15 upwards who are beginning their rehabilitation journey, as a result of amputation, stroke or neurological or degenerative disease.
- Work collaboratively alongside medical, nursing & allied health colleagues. Valuing relationships and maintaining strong networks with all stakeholders

Click here to view the position description

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

This is a busy and rewarding area to work in; you will be working alongside two other Social Workers in the service allowing for ongoing collaboration and learning from one another. You will also be part of a wider Adult and Women’s Health social work service.

For more information on living and working in Auckland click here

**About you**

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

- Evidence of current registration with the New Zealand Social Workers’ Registration Board and a current Annual Practicing Certificate or the ability to obtain this prior to starting in the role.
- Able to navigate complex dynamics as you hold the needs and best interests of the patient and whānau in view.
- An interest in rehabilitation.
- Capacity to work effectively in a bicultural hospital environment.
- Full, clean NZ Drivers’ licence

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

Advertising closes**:Sunday 11 May** at 11:59 pm** (New Zealand standard time).

Click here to view details about our recruitment process


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