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, Part-time

56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)

He mokopuna he taonga ~ Our children are our treasures

An exciting opportunity has become available in Te Kunenga Mai Rognokako our Child Development Service, for a registered Social worker. This position works within our Developmental Assessment Team (DAP Team). We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about supporting vulnerable tamariki and their whānau in the community.

The DAP team Social Worker is responsible for supporting tamariki following diagnosis with a neurobehavioural disorder. These tamariki have complex developmental and behavioural concerns. In this role you will:

• Facilitate a multidisciplinary team to come together to support tamariki and whānau within education, community and health services.
• Assist staff/ stakeholders/ consumers to help navigate whānau through the system to ensure service delivery is culturally appropriate, effective and efficient.
• Supoprt your Social Work colleagues within our service in a colleagial collaborative manner

You will be well supported in this role and will experience variety, challenges and a real opportunity to make a difference. You will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team who provide services throughout Hawke's Bay.

The essential requirements for this position are:

• A passion, proven competence and ability to work with tamariki and their Caregivers.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multiple agencies.
• A tertiary health qualification, with current practicing certificate in Social work.
• A full driving license and the ability to drive a car.

The successful applicant will:

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Have continued and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Have the opportunity to negotiate their hours.

The successful applicant will receive full orientation and supervision will be provided.

Please contact Val White for further information on 027-580-4831 or Val.White@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.