Social Worker -Inpatient

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.

Full time, permanent

80 hours per fortnight

We are looking for an experienced Registered Social Worker to join our dynamic Allied Health Team committed to enhancing the patient journey. We’re looking for someone who will get involved in the delivery of high quality Social Work services for adult clients across our inpatient wards. Our ideal candidate will be able to work in partnership with tangata whai ora and whānau, supporting person-centred care and shared expectations.

What are the benefits to you? 

• Professional supervision within the organisation, links with Social Work Professional Lead, and supported internal orientation
• Opportunities for formal and informal CPD
• Excellent access to infrastructure to strengthen personal and professional networks
• Feel rewarded working with and as part of an extremely supportive team of health professionals.

Flexibility, a willingness to learn, an ability to work autonomously, and fantastic problem solving skills are essential.
You must be a New Zealand Registered Social Worker with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.

The Hawkes Bay is full of fun things to do, beautiful places to spend time, and food and drink options galore!  If the role sounds interesting and you are keen to try a new spot, give us a call to talk through this opportunity.  You may be more ready than you think for a change and a challenge!

Please apply online, or for further information contact Casey Toebosch, Allied Health Therapies Team Leader. Email: casey.toebosch@hbdhb.govt.nz or Phone: 0272345687

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 | Te Whatu Ora 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.