Social Worker (Full Time) Youth Health Services, Te Whatu Ora at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Permanent

Full Time

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between step 1 $58,513 - 8 $85,204)

We have an exciting opportunity for a social worker to join the Kidz First Centre for Youth Health.

Kidz First Centre for Youth Health is a team of health professionals who provide advice and support for young people, along with their whaanau.

Our team includes nurses, doctors, social workers, psychologist, and occupational therapists.

We provide support to young people aged 12 – 24 years, who experience complicated health and youth development concerns that have a significant impact on their lives. We also provide care to young people who have chronic health conditions, developmental concerns, psychosomatic health issues, high-risk health behaviours and gender diverse and transgender health care.

We are looking for a social worker with a minimum of two years post qualification social work experience, who has sound clinical and interpersonal skills, is patient and whanau centred and can work independently and within a team environment.

The ideal candidate would have experience working with young people in a health or education setting and an understanding of working within a positive youth development model. 

This position is based at Kidz First Community – 95 Wiri Station Road, Manukau

Essential:

• Current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board NZ
• Clean, full drivers’ licence

What's in it for you?

• A great learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• Fantastic culture and team environment 
• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• Onsite professional development sessions
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” button.

To review the position description please click here. If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH20229727

Applications Close: 27 March 2023