Social Worker

North Island - Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

North Island - Waikato in Hamilton is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Cancer Psychological and Social Support Service (CPSSS) at Waikato Hospital on a 0.5 FTE basis. The role provides specialist psychosocial, practical, and systemic support to adults with cancer and their whānau, working alongside CPSSS psychologists within oncology.

Applicants must be NZ registered with APC, have at least 3 years’ professional social work experience, hold a full NZ drivers license, and be able to

Qualifications

• Current NZ social work registration and APC required.
• At least 3 years of professional social work experience, ideally in health or related settings.
• Ability to travel and hold a full NZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychosocial, practical and systemic support to adults with cancer and their whānau.
• Collaborate with CPSSS psychologists to reduce barriers to care and improve equity and patient experience across the cancer journey.
• Work embedded within oncology services across inpatient, outpatient and community interfaces.

Skills

NZ Social Work Registration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Equity in healthcare

Education

Registered Social Worker with APC

Job description

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North Island - Waikato – Hamilton, North Island

• Waikato Hospital Allied Health Cancer Psychological and Social Support Service (CPSSS) and Acute Social Work team
• Qualified/ NZ Registered Social Worker
• Hours and days of work can be discussed and agreed. Work hours are Monday- Friday 7:30am 4pm.

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.

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work in partnership to support taangata whaiora to achieve their maximum mental health potential. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

The Cancer Psychological and Social Support Service (CPSSS) in New Zealand is a specialized service funded by the Ministry of Health (Manatū Hauora) to provide emotional, psychological, and social support to cancer patients and their whānau (families). Launched in 2016 as a national initiative, the service is designed to support individuals from early diagnosis through to treatment completion.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified practitioner to join the Social Work services and undertake position within the CPSSS at Waikato Hospital. However,

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Social Worker to undertake a permanent part time position (0.5 FTE) join the Cancer Psychological & Social Support Service (CPSSS). The CPSSS Social Work role provides specialist psychosocial, practical, and systemic support to adults with cancer and their whānau. The role works alongside CPSSS psychologists to reduce barriers to care, support engagement with cancer treatment, and improve equity and patient experience across the cancer journey. The role is embedded within oncology services and it works across inpatient, outpatient, and community interfaces. The role functions best with flexibility and strong integration into oncology workflows. The successful applicant will be someone who demonstrates manaakitanga and whakamana in their work with patients and their whānau.

If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion to focus on health equity for Māori and the Pacifica population we would love to hear from you.

You will need to have:

• Current Social work registration and APC with the NZ Social Work Registration Board
• At least 3 years of professional Social Work experience, ideally in health or related settings
• A full NZ drivers license and the ability to travel
• Experience working within interdisciplinary teams and in medical settings with individuals and families
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of the psychosocial impact of illness and changing health status.
• Comprehensive assessment and intervention skills
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Strong commitment to bicultural practice and equity in healthcare.
• Competence in crisis response and de-escalation strategies.
• Effective case coordination and advocacy skills to ensure patient-centred care.

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.