Social Worker - AT+R Fixed Term at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Fixed Term, Part-time

64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

We have a rare short term role available for an experienced Social Worker in the inpatient rehabilitation ward due to a secondment opportunity for one of our current team.  You will be ready to hit the ground running as part of a dynamic Allied Health Team committed to enhancing the patient journey. We’re looking for someone who will get involved in the delivery of high quality Social Work service for adult clients who are admitted to the rehabilitation ward. Our ideal candidate will be able to advocate for their patients and work as part of the team to provide the best care possible.

What are the benefits to you? 

• A taste of the hospital-based Social Work role.
• Professional supervision and supportive orientation.
• Excellent access to infrastructure to strengthen personal and professional networks.
• Feel rewarded working with and as part of an extremely supportive team of health professionals.

Flexibility, a willingness to learn, an ability to work autonomously and fantastic problem solving skills is essential.

If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now!

Please apply online, or for further information contact Megan Rafiki, Allied Health Therapies Team Leader

Email: megan.rafiki@hbdhb.govt.nz

Phone: 027 301 1021

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke’s Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity.  We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke’s Bay requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Fully vaccinated means having two vaccinations and one booster.