Community Social Worker - Lotofale

• Community Social Worker - Mental Health & Addiction Services | Kāhui o te Ihi
• Lotofale services aims to provide quality mental health services to Pasifika people and their families
• Permanent, Full-time (40 hours) per week role, Monday to Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a quality clinical community social work service to clients and their family/whanau with an emphasis on complex case management and provision of recovery focussed social work contribution to selected consumers.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Operating within the Auckland metropolitan area, Lotofale services strive to deliver high-quality mental health care to Pasifika individuals and their families. Our team consists of both Pasifika and non-Pasifika professionals, including clinicians, cultural support workers, and matua’s, who are dedicated to supporting Pasifika people and their communities along their path to recovery.

Lotofale is committed to our Pasifika communities, focusing on holistic healing through a family-centred approach to care. We address cultural, spiritual, physical, and mental dimensions to achieve the highest standards of cultural-clinical care and improve health outcomes.

For more details, please refer to the position description linked here.

About you

Successful applicants must meet the below requirements:

· Degree or master’s in social work

· Holds New Zealand social work registration and has a current APC or is eligible for New Zealand social work registration

· Familiar with basic Microsoft applications and can function with electronic records

· Strong psychosocial perspective 

· A working knowledge of benefits, housing options, and community resources

· Experience of working with services users and their whanau who identify as Pacific.

For inquiries regarding this role, please contact Billie Slater at BillieS@adhb.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) jade.smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.