Social Worker - Southern Blood Cancer Service

Social Worker – Southern Blood Cancer Service A friendly, knowledgeable, and highly skilled team Regular supervision , professional development , and peer support About the Role To provide social work services to patients and their whanau of Te Whatu Ora- Southern by: Undertaking social worker assessments, interventions and evaluations Working with the MDT to ensure safe care plans Protecting vulnerable patients from harm because of abuse and neglect Collaborating community service providers to deliver wrap‑around supports for patients What You’ll Be Doing In this role you will be involved in: Undertaking accurate and comprehensive assessments and evaluations Planning and implementing appropriate interventions Providing relevant education — including any alternative options — in a format that can be clearly understood Collaborating with patient populations to set realistic, person‑centred outcomes About You To thrive in this role, you will bring: Strong social work knowledge and a commitment to high‑quality care Excellent communication and teamwork skills Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities Registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (NZSWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) Experience in an acute hospital setting, or acute placement experience (preferred) A strong understanding of the social determinants of health Salary range This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi‑Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,210 p.a pro rata) of the Degree‑Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale. 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 2nd August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr