Social Worker at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

· Fraser McDonald Unit – Acute Inpatient’s service for older people

· Seeking applications from experienced Registered Social Workers

· Permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Fraser Macdonald Unit based in Grafton, Auckland Central

We are seeking applications from registered social workers with experience in acute Mental Health.

Awhi Mātua Fraser McDonald Unit is a 15-bed acute mental health inpatient unit, serving the needs of our population 65 years plus. We work collaboratively with our Awhi Mātua community counterpart to provide a continuum of care for Older adults. As a member of our inpatient team, you will work closely with both parts of the service with the aim of supporting our Whaiora back into the community.

The inpatient team operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. The Social worker role in our multidisciplinary team is a role that works Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30.

As a key member of our professional, dedicated inpatient team, you’ll be coordinating and managing the social needs of whaiora that are referred to the service with an acute mental health presentation and increased risk.

Qualifications and Attributes:

· Possess clinical expertise and a strong focus on patient-centred care.

· Exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, mental health service providers, government agencies, and community organizations to advance clients’ recovery.

· Hold a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).

· Possess a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health.

· Have minimum 2 Year MH experience working in a Mental Health setting.

· Demonstrate a dedicated commitment to biculturalism.

For further details, please refer to the position description:

· Social Worker – PD

For more information about this role please contact Andrew Tang Clinical Team Leader via ATang@adhb.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa).

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Smith - Recruitment Consultant at jadeelizab@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.