Social Worker

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.

Permanent, Full-time

80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)

Are you a social worker who is motivated, creative and has the ability to adapt to change? The Child Development Service is looking for an experienced Social Worker who would enjoy the challenges of working with tamariki and their families across Hawke’s Bay. This is a full-time position but can consider part time applicants.

The Child Development Service is a supportive, multi-disciplinary team who provide services throughout Hawke's Bay for tamriki living with disability aged from birth to sixteen years. This position offers variety, challenges and learning experiences within the paediatric field. The role also, specifically, offers support to whānau of youn tamariki who have been diagnosed with Autism.

It is essential that you have experience of working effectively with tamriki, rangatahi and their whānau. As well as having a thorough knowledge of the health and social issues that vulnerable member of our community experience, you will be expected to work across sectors to support the needs of our clients.

Ideally you would have worked in primary health care and/or school settings and have experience supporting families to access health and social services. Strong communication skills, a commitment to positive child development and an excellent understanding and commitment of the Treaty of Waitangi are essential.

The successful applicant will:

• have the opportunity to negotiate their hours within a Monday – Friday working week
• have continued and ongoing professional development opportunities
• work in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Full orientation will be given and supervision provided.

Please contact Claire Benton for further information on 027-292-2137 or Claire.Benton@hbdhb.govt.nz

Located in the sunny Hawkes Bay we live in pure paradise. We are known for award-winning food and wine, outstanding architecture, and warm balmy days surrounded by magnificent landscape.

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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui 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 Health New Zealand values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

Here at Hawke’s Bay District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Hawkes Bay District is pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

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.