Job Description - Social Worker: Community Response Coordinator (HAU02166)Social Worker: Community Response CoordinatorDo you want to be part of an organisation striving for equity in health outcomes for our community?Are you passionate about making a difference for others?Can you use experience to provide quality health social work to children, adults and their whanau/carers?If this sounds like you – we want to hear from you!We are looking for a passionate, registered social worker with the ability to be responsible for assisting the Emergency Department with safe discharges of our patients.Advanced problem-solving skills, sound reasoning ability and good judgement are all necessary in this role.You will also need to be familiar with and comfortable working with the various legislations that sit alongside the work we do.Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implications for practice are a must.All applicants will be subject to a police check.Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne "Tairawhiti" – "The light shines on the water" is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Maori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We're shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairawhiti by working together.W hakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.A whi/support - Supporting our turoro/patients, their whanau/families, our community partners and each other.K otahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.A roha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.Me pehea te tuku tono - How to ApplyTo complete an application please use the "apply now" link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti are committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
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