Social Worker - Acute Service at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Come and join our fantastic team of Allied Health professionals working closely together on our acute hospital wards. Our team are committed to excellence for the community we support and are also part of. Whakatāne is a fabulous place for you to set down new roots or to re-establish your connection to the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

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 and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

The Bay of Plenty District is part of Te Manawa Taki, the midland region, and is spread across a vast geographical area, centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  With close links to our other regional centres (Tairawhiti, Waikato, Lakes and Taranaki) there are ever-growing opportunities to link into a wide network of clinical support.  

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

You will be joining a well-established social work team, putting our patients at the heart of all decision-making. You will be providing excellent person centred care to our patients and whanau, delivered with passion and drive as you make a real difference through your work.

You will share our vision and commitment to delivering equitable quality healthcare across a number of our acute wards including surgical, medical and ED. Regular supervision will be provided, with support also from our Social Work Professional Lead and Clinical Lead. Linking in to our wider networks is also encouraged and supported. 

He Korero mōu - About You

You will be a registered Social Worker and hold an Annual Practising Certificate, with health sector experience. You will have experience working with vulnerable children and adults and experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Three years' post-graduate experience is preferred, as is experience providing supervision. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Competitive remuneration
• Professional supervision
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• SWEAT, our onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses) 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the 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. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW” 

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Nicola Guttormson, Associate Director of Allied Health, Nicola.guttormson@bopdhb.govt.nz 

The BOPDHB 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.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.