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* Social Worker Paediatric Community: Permanent Fulltime * Would you like to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to make a difference to health outcomes for tamariki and their whanau? * This is a great opportunity to provide social work interventions in a supportive environmentHealth 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
The Social Worker Paediatric Community works closely with medical and nursing staff to support tamariki and their whanau who require support, through health social work. Assessments and any interventions are usually expected to be short term with referrals made to community agencies and health providers for any longer-term needs.
Some special interest areas of work include, supporting tamariki and whanau with long term chronic health conditions, such as diabet...