Social Worker - Whangarei

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...