Social Worker - Recovery Team

The West Community Mental Health Team provides assessment and recovery focused care to 18-65 year olds residing within a number of suburbs and more rural areas in West Auckland. The team works from a community base in Henderson.

This is an autonomous position that sits within an experienced, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, which utilises a care coordination approach. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with service users, and family/whanau, to support the development of treatment and recovery plans for service users on your caseload.

We are looking to recruit a Registered Social Worker with:

• Self-motivation and enthusiasm
• Experience working within a recovery framework
• Excellent skills for communicating with service users, family/whanau, team members and other agencies
• Proven skills in mental health assessment, treatment and safety planning
• An understanding of the social issues and social service systems and organisations
• Effective community and networking skills
• Full Drivers license 
• New Graduates are welcome to apply

To be considered for this position you will have a recognised social work degree, NZ registration and a current APC, and some experience in Mental Health. This role is supported by a professional senior and a professional advisor. 

For further information regarding this position, please contact Janette Auld via email

For recruitment enquiries please contact Bairavi Thavarasa on 09 442 7251
 
Please click here for a copy of the position description

To be considered for this position please apply directly online by visiting www.wdhbcareers.co.nz

Job Number : WDHB19430

Closing Date : 2 March 2025