Social Worker - Te Roopu Whitiora (1.0 FTE)
Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mental Health and Addictions Services, Whangarei
Are you seeking a role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand we are driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau.
Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in our Whangarei based, Te Roopu Whitiora Mental Health & Addiction Services; working alongside Acute Spectrum and other Mental Health service team members as a Social Worker.
The primary function of this role is to improve safety and quality of care for Tāngata Whaiora and their Whānau; accessing Te Whatu Ora mental health and addiction services and to assist in the enhancement of culturally responsive services for Māori to improve health outcomes for Māori. Te Roopu Whitiora are committed to ensuring equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tāngata Whenua.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working in Te Ao Maori and Te Ao Tauiwi, working alongside tāngata whaiora and their whānau living with the effects of mental illness and addictions in our community.
You will have the ability to communicate and advocate for tāngata whaiora and their whānau, collaborate effectively with other members of the team, and engage Māori in making choices that enhance their wellbeing.
As these are community-based roles, you must have a valid full drivers licence.
The successful applicant will work alongside other Kai Mahi Maori within a supportive team environment of health professionals that is committed to delivering an excellent clinical and cultural service that reflects the needs of our tāngata whaiora and their whānau.
This role is a permanent full time position (1.0 FTE) working Monday to Friday 8am -4.30pm
Key requirements
- A recognized qualification in Social Work
- Full registration with Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers and/or the Social Work Registration Board
- Demonstrated knowledge of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori
- Full NZ driver's license
- Working knowledge of key adult issues and psychopathology
- Experience in evidence-informed therapies for people who have experienced significant trauma, psychosis and substance use problems (desirable)
A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.
Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
Vacancy No: AH24-007
Close Date: 17 April 2024