Maternity Social Worker, Waitākere Hospital

Social Worker

Gynaecology, Maternity and SCBU

Permanent part-time 0.7FE each ( 2 positions )

Waitakere Hospital, Waitematā District

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

We are looking for a Clinical Social Worker with well-developed assessment and communication skills, who has experience in an inpatient setting and a strong interest in Women’s Health. You will be a dynamic, energetic and experienced professional who enjoys working autonomously as well as being part of a team. You will need experience in working with Māori and whānau and knowledge of Tikanga me Kaupapa Māori are highly desirable.

About the Team

Join our wonderful team and enjoy a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that is committed to your on-going professional development!

· Continue developing and embedding social work best practice on the ward

· Provide an advanced psychosocial assessment and therapeutic social work interventions for referrals received

· Confident in Risk Assessment and Interventions for Child Protection and situations of Family Violence

· Grief and Loss Counselling 

· Pre decision counselling

· Complex Case Management

· Discharge planning

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About you

· Proven clinical knowledge and expertise in management of women's health issues

· Excellent communication skills

· Experience working in a multi-disciplinary health setting to provide an excellent service to patients

· Registration with the New Zealand Social Worker’s Registration Board (NZ SWRB) with an APC

· Ability to work with the service to provide an on-call service on a rotating basis

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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 by 02/5/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amie Hold, Midwife Manager on Amie.Holt@waitematadhb.govt.nz on 0212200381 or Jessica Harper Clinical Leader Social Work on 021301182

For recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant: Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB19700

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