Job Description
Permanent part-time contract (0.6FTE) 24 hours per week based at Hillmorton Hospital
Days of work are Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Registration with New Zealand Social Work Board and current APC essential
About the Role
This is a fast-paced role working within multidisciplinary teams, both within the Family Safety Service and at the Integrated Safety Response (ISR) table with other agencies as a representative of Health New Zealand. Serious reports of family violence are shared by the police, robust discussion held amongst the agencies, and safety and support plans are formulated.
We are seeking a skilled, passionate and resilient social worker within the family protection space to join our team in this permanent part time role.
Utilise your experience supporting referrals from Health New Zealand staff pertaining to ******** partner abuse, maternal care and wellbeing, and elder abuse where there are concerns for abuse and neglect. Provide guidance to staff seeking to manage cases where patients are experiencing abuse and neglect.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Participating in the Police Integrated Safety Response process to promote immediate safety for families experiencing family violence
Ensure daily preparation is completed in line with Health New Zealand and ISR information sharing agreements
Attend ISR Inter-agency meetings – Safety Assessment Meetings
Creating risk statements based on information from all partnering agencies in relation to risk for future family violence
Participate in Professional Hui with plan leads and partnering agencies
Complete case consultations with colleagues and other health professionals
Update records on all relevant information systems to reflect the plans and completion of assigned tasks
About You
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Child, Family and Safety Service in this permanent part time role. We want to hear from you if you have the following skills:
Registered Social Worker (NZSWRB) with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
Prior experience working in Care, Protection and Family violence settings
Experience in coaching and mentoring of staff
Excellent networking and relationship building skills
Ability to work within an emotionally challenging environment
Computer literacy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A current full driver’s licence
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:5+pm on Sunday 27th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at [email protected]
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Days of work are Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Registration with New Zealand Social Work Board and current APC essential
About the Role
This is a fast-paced role working within multidisciplinary teams, both within the Family Safety Service and at the Integrated Safety Response (ISR) table with other agencies as a representative of Health New Zealand. Serious reports of family violence are shared by the police, robust discussion held amongst the agencies, and safety and support plans are formulated.
We are seeking a skilled, passionate and resilient social worker within the family protection space to join our team in this permanent part time role.
Utilise your experience supporting referrals from Health New Zealand staff pertaining to ******** partner abuse, maternal care and wellbeing, and elder abuse where there are concerns for abuse and neglect. Provide guidance to staff seeking to manage cases where patients are experiencing abuse and neglect.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Participating in the Police Integrated Safety Response process to promote immediate safety for families experiencing family violence
Ensure daily preparation is completed in line with Health New Zealand and ISR information sharing agreements
Attend ISR Inter-agency meetings – Safety Assessment Meetings
Creating risk statements based on information from all partnering agencies in relation to risk for future family violence
Participate in Professional Hui with plan leads and partnering agencies
Complete case consultations with colleagues and other health professionals
Update records on all relevant information systems to reflect the plans and completion of assigned tasks
About You
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Child, Family and Safety Service in this permanent part time role. We want to hear from you if you have the following skills:
Registered Social Worker (NZSWRB) with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
Prior experience working in Care, Protection and Family violence settings
Experience in coaching and mentoring of staff
Excellent networking and relationship building skills
Ability to work within an emotionally challenging environment
Computer literacy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A current full driver’s licence
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:5+pm on Sunday 27th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at [email protected]
Position description
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Social Worker - Family Protection Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
