Social Worker Adult Health

Permanent full‐time role 40 hours per week.
The role is based at Te Toka Tumai – Auckland City Hospital, Health NewZealand.
Te WhatuOra is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiritioWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.About the RoleWe are recruiting for a full‐time Social Worker within the Adult Social Work service at the hospital.
You will be an experienced Social Worker who has previously worked within a hospital environment or health setting.
The work is fast‐paced and can be challenging.
You will sensitively assess a broad range of complex social situations, work with the wider MDT to facilitate safe discharge, and support whānau to apply to the Family Court where capacity is a concern.
An understanding of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act is desirable.
You will also utilise trauma‐informed skills to ensure that patients and their whānau receive the psychological, emotional and practical supports while coming to terms with an often life‐changing diagnosis.
You will foster positive engagement with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds and work together with your patients to strengthen their broader health and wellbeing.As part of the Adult Allied Health team your role will also include:Providing comprehensive assessment and outcome‐focused innovative care, applying evidence‐based practice, interventions and education.Working collaboratively alongside medical, nursing and allied health colleagues.Valuing relationships and maintaining strong networks with all stakeholders.After completing orientation and familiarising yourself with the role, you will join the after‐hours, on‐site and on‐call rosters.
Substantial training and support specific to after‐hours work will be provided.About the TeamYou will be part of a large Adult and Women's Health social work service, allowing for collaboration and learning from one another.About youA recognised Social Work qualification with full registration with the NewZealand Social Workers Registration Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate.Experience working in a hospital or health setting.Ability to navigate complex dynamics while holding the needs and best interests of the patient and whānau in view.Working at Health NewZealandHealth NewZealand – TeWhatuOra is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand.
We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.How to ApplyAdvertising closes: Sunday 7June**** at 11:59pm (NewZealand standard time).
To apply, click on the Apply tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter and specify what role you are interested in.
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