Social Worker

Social Worker

Allied Health Unit, Southland Hospital
Permanent, part-time 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
Salary Band: $77,087 - $110,210 p.a pro rata + KiwiSaver

Make a Difference in Physical Health Care

Are you a compassionate and skilled social worker ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic Allied Health team at Southland Hospital, where you’ll provide vital support to patients and their whānau across physical health services. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As a Social Worker in the Allied Health Unit, you will support patients in acute, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, you’ll advocate for patients and their whānau, ensuring their holistic needs are met throughout their healthcare journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting assessments, interventions, and evaluations to support patients and whānau.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to facilitate continuity of care and patient flow.
• Protecting vulnerable patients from harm due to abuse or neglect.
• Coordinating with community services to deliver wrap-around support for patients.
• Addressing social determinants of health and advocating for equity to enhance well-being.

This role offers the opportunity to practice interprofessional collaboration, integrating knowledge from diverse disciplines to deliver exceptional care.

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Mōu ake | About You

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

• Essential Qualifications and Skills:
  • Registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (NZSWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
  • Demonstrated clinical competency, including effective assessment and talking therapies.
  • Proficiency in delivering evidence-based interventions for tāngata whaiora/consumers.
  • Strong organisational, time management, and clinical priority-setting skills.
  • An understanding of and ability to address barriers to accessing healthcare services.
  • Commitment to applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice.
• Desirable Attributes:
  • Membership of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g., postgraduate education).
  • Familiarity with IT systems to support clinical documentation and workflows.

You’ll also possess:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Resilience, resourcefulness, and a solution-focused mindset.
• A passion for continuous personal and professional growth.

Painga | Benefits

At Te Whatu Ora - Southern, we offer:

• Lifestyle benefits: Short commutes, beautiful coastlines, and a family-friendly community.
• Career development: Ongoing training, development opportunities, and career support.
• Convenience and perks: Free parking, subsidised gym memberships, discounted health insurance, and retail discounts for Southland employees.
• Holiday perks: Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Southern District combines affordable living, excellent amenities, and exceptional recreational opportunities. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, live performances, or dining out, Southland offers a quality lifestyle for all.

Learn more at Southern Health Careers or Discover Invercargill.

Utu whānui | Salary Range

This role is covered by the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Single-Employer Collective Agreement, with salaries ranging from Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) to Step 8 ($110,210 p.a pro rata) for the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.

Rā mōnehu | Closing Date: Sunday 12 January 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity—apply early as this vacancy may close before the listed date.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: [Insert link].

For current Te Whatu Ora - Southern employees, please apply via the internal careers site: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors.

Pre-Employment Checks: All appointments are subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment.
• Police Vetting/Ministry of Justice checks.
• Serious misconduct checks (for previous Public Service departments and Crown entities).

Join us today and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their whānau.