Social Worker - East Ward (Adult Inpatient Group)

About the role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the team in East Ward.

Te Awakura is a 64-bed adult acute inpatient unit that provides 24-hour care for consumers with mental illness.

Our model of care focuses on integrated multidisciplinary teams, providing excellent care for consumers in the least restrictive manner.

There are four wards that form Te Awakura : North, East, South and West.

East inpatients services the east quadrant of the city.

We are a close-knit team and have a good relationship with our Outpatient Team.

We have a strong emphasis on providing high quality care, ensuring the consumer, family and whanau are at the centre of all we do.

This may include :

• A minimum of 2 year' experience in a mental health setting is preferable;
• A current NZ driver's license is essential (including ability to drive manual vehicles);
• New Zealand Registration as a Social Worker with Annual Practicing certificate is essential.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 M