Social Worker – Child and Family Safety Service

Permanent, part-time opportunity (16hrs per week/0.4FTE)

Work collaboratively with external agencies to ensure the support of families who are at risk of violence

Current Annual Practicing Certificate and Registration with the NZ Social Workers Board is essential

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.

About the role

Our Child and Family Safety Service based at Hillmorton Hospital co-ordinates and guides Specialist Mental Health`s response to family violence and child protection issues, fostering consistent practise throughout our Specialist Mental Health Service to promote early intervention, safety in families, and close working relationships with relevant stakeholders.

We have a permanent, part-time opportunity working 16hrs per week (0.4FTE) for an experienced Social Worker with a current Annual Practicing Certificate. You will be part of a small team which works closely with agencies such as Oranga Tamariki, NZ Police, Corrections and Non-Government Agencies in providing information to support families who are at risk of Violence. This role does not have any contact with tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

The days and hours are to be negotiated (working 16hrs across 2 days) with the possibility of some rostered weekend work required.

This position will be based at Hillmorton Hospital with occasional travel within Canterbury to attend meetings.

About Us

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

About You

In this role, you will be responsible for

Providing support and assistance to the wider Specialist Mental Health staff through providing consultation and advice, attending and facilitating meetings, delivering staff training.

Maintaining databases to ensure accurate documentation of family safety work;

Working closely and collaboratively with Oranga Tamariki, NZ Police, Corrections and Non-Government Agencies involved within the Integrated Safety Response;

The development and delivering of training plans for staff;

Participating in service development and quality assurance initiatives/processes;

Ensuring the provision of a professional and culturally safe service.

Skills and experience

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with external agencies;

Effective facilitation skills;

Sound computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly;

Experience as a mental health clinician is essential (2+ years);

Relevant care and protection or family violence experience is essential;

* Current Annual Practicing Certificate and Registration with the NZ Social Workers Board is essential

Please ensure you include a covering letter to highlight your relevant skillset and experience.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday, 6th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.