Maternity Social Worker

September 23, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Auckland City

PART TIME & OTHER

Women’s Health Social Worker
Permanent, Part Time (0.5FTE/20hrs per week)
Maternity, Gynaecology and SCBU
North Shore Hospital
We are looking for a Social Worker with a passion for women’s health to join our team. You will ideally have experience working with women and their families. Your will need to have advanced assessment, intervention and communication skills. Qualification in counselling would be an advantageous. The role involves both community and ward based work and includes support for women who are using our Maternity and gynaecology services, or families with infants in our special care baby unit.
The primary areas of focus will be to:

Case Management for women and families with complex social issues
Family violence and child protect risk assessment and intervention
Pre decision counselling for women considering termination of pregnancy
Grief/Loss counselling for women who have suffered a pregnancy loss

You must hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree and be registered with the New Zealand SWRB, or equivalent overseas registration and be committed to working towards NZ registration. ANZASW membership and previous hospital experience is preferred.
As part of the health care team you will be working with Doctors, Nurses and Midwives to provide multi-disciplinary care to women and their families.
We have a lot to offer you :

Support from skilled senior staff
A hardworking, supportive yet fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in the area of emergency and rehabilitation
In-house career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities
Regular monthly supervision
6 months Free Health cover for new employees ( must apply within 4 weeks of starting)
Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme
Free flu vaccinations
Free 24/7 staff gym
Discounts at some great companies via our Waitemata Work Perks network

To find out more about the role and working hours please contact Jodi Guthrie Mart on Jodi.Guthrie-Mart@waitematadhb.govt.nz or 021 274 0587.

Please apply online.
Job number: WDHB18886
Closing Date: 7 October 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available