Social Worker | Northern Locality | Westport

• Permanent 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) position
• Role will be primarily based in Westport
• Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts, no weekends or after hours required

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many

Mō mātou | About us

You will be working in a small supportive and close knit Multi Disciplinary team including other Allied Health Professionals  We have a great working relationship with District Nursing, Complex Clinical Care Network and other community services, all based in the Westport campus. We have a new modern Integrated family Health Centre which allows our close-knit teams to work together in a cohesive, accessible and supportive way.

The Northern West Coast is renowned for its beauty, wilderness and outdoor activity opportunities, the people of the Buller area are resilient , can do folk with a strong Community spirit .

To find out more about living and working here on the Coast visit https://westcoast.co.nz/live/cut-out-for-the-coast/

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

As a Social Worker you will be responsible for providing appropriate and effective psychosocial assessment, intervention, monitoring and evaluation to clients.

Whilst no day is the same typically you will be in the community alongside other physical and mental health professionals with clients of all ages. Supporting them and their whānau through their health journey. Advocating, providing emotional care and practical solutions to clients.

It is essential that you have;

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work
• Registration with the Social Work Registration Board of NZ
• A current certificate of competency to practice social work
  

Why us

We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference.

We will help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development

We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.

Ngā hua | Benefits

This isn’t a job for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, a relocation scheme to candidates who will join us in this. As well as an ongoing focus on your career development.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website to complete your application.

For more information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on alexandra.jay@cdhb.health.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!