Social Worker - Adult Comm MH West - Recovery Team

Social Worker - Recovery Team - Adult Mental Health West 

• Permanent, Full-time position
• Monday - Friday
• Based in Henderson

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 Us

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

Essentials:
To be considered for this position you will need:

• Recognised social work degree
• NZ registration and a current APC

• 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 Abigail Sana Matic via email
 
Please click here for a copy of the position description

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

Job Number : WDHB20695

Closing Date : 1 March 2026