Paediatric Social Worker – Community Support (Fixed Term)

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Starship Community, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Auckland, is seeking a Social Worker for a full-time fixed-term 9-month contract to support children and whānau in home, school and community settings from Greenlane Clinical Centre.

You will join an interdisciplinary team, provide social work services, and work toward improving access and outcomes for whānau and tamariki, in a bicultural environment.

Qualifications

• New Zealand registration with an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Clean New Zealand driver’s license.
• Passion for improving outcomes for whānau and children.
• 2+ years of Social Work clinical experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary bicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work as a member of a multidisciplinary team for children and families.
• Deliver services to whānau in home, school and community settings.
• Identify barriers and opportunities to improve access to services.
• Contribute to culturally responsive care aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

NZ Social Work Registration

Driver's license

Clinical experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Starship Community, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Auckland, is seeking a Social Worker for a full-time fixed-term 9-month contract to support children and whānau in home, school and community settings from Greenlane Clinical Centre.

You will join an interdisciplinary team, provide social work services, and work toward improving access and outcomes for whānau and tamariki, in a bicultural environment.