Job Description
Job Overview
Whangarei Hospital, Te Tai Tokerau. Permanent full‑time and part‑time positions available, working 32‑40 hours per week.
About the Role
As a Social Worker, you will support individuals and whānau through health challenges with expert assessment, intervention, and advocacy, contributing to coordinated, equitable care within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial assessments and responsive social work interventions for patients across acute and inpatient services.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary hospital teams to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Advocate for patients and whānau to ensure equitable access to hospital and community‑based services.
- Facilitate family/whānau meetings to support informed decision‑making and care planning.
- Coordinate referrals to internal and external services to support patient recovery and wellbei...