Social Worker at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury, Timaru Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Social Worker

• In-Patient and Community - Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury
• Permanent Part Time 0.7 FTE
• Monday to Friday 0800 - 16.30 Hours
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Right now, there is an opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join the Allied Health team who provide services across in-patient, and community care services in South Canterbury.

Reporting to the Professional Leader, day to day this role provides safe and clinically effective assessment, either within a specific or across a broad range of areas.  As part of social work department the role works collaboratively with colleagues, other allied staff and services.

About you

We welcome applications from candidates with the following

• Full registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration board and a current practising certificate
• ANZASW membership and participation in monthly clinical supervision
• Experience managing complex needs of patients and whanau
• Aptitude to make autonomous decisions within scope of practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills  
  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our careers portal at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date:  25 May 2025

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert on 25 May . The role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the close.