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Social Worker | Older Person's Health and Rehabilitation | Burwood HospitalProvide Social Work Services within an Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation in-patient settingNZ SWRB Registration and APC Essential1 x casual opportunity availableSalary is between step 2 - step 7 of the PSA AHS&T Collective AgreementMo te tunga | About the role Our Social Work team is part of a collaborative health system, where everyone works together to achieve positive health outcomes for patients, their families/whanau and communities. We have a strong commitment to empowering and enabling people within their social context and believe in client self-determination and autonomy. We value respect and integrity and endeavour to provide a high quality and accountable service.
Ko wai koe | About You This role provides Social Work Services to designated areas of work within Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation in-patient settings.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Working in accordance with Social work protocols developed for the service in relation to inpatient assessment & rehabilitation, and associated community areas of work;Social work bio/psych/social assessments, interventions, discharge and rehabilitation planning in accordance with professional social work standards and service requirements for cases referred;Respond to health and disability needs that impact on the wellbeing of individuals and their family/whanau;Undertake a range of statutory functions and responsibilities relevant to legislative requirements, this may include: child protection; mental health services and vulnerable adults;Providing a consultation service to the service and community;Action social work interventions, requests for information, and providing reports within adequate timeframes.Your skills will include:
A flexible and adaptable approach to your work;Experience with PPPR Applications;A robust understanding of rehabilitation;A robust understanding of hospital processes and procedures;Good understanding and experience with IPV/EAN;Good interpersonal skills, with ability to form relationships with clients and whanau under stress;Registration under the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 with current APC;2+ years' experience within Physical and Mental Health as a practitioner.Due to our service needs we are seeking someone who can ideally start at short notice.
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 2nd October 2024
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