Social Worker

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. SOCIAL WORKER – PERMANENT 0.8 FTE (32 HOURS PER WEEK) ABOUT CRANFORD HOSPICE Te Kahu Pairuri o Cranford / Cranford Hospice is dedicated to being a leader in the specialised field of palliative care. We deliver person and whānau/fono-centred care to individuals in our inpatient unit and throughout the wider community. Our goal is to help people make the most of the time they have left and to enable them to live every moment – whether they are at home, in an aged care facility, or with us for a short stay. Our values guide everything we do, ensuring compassion, dignity, and partnership are at the heart of our care. OUR CULTURE Our THRIVE principles guide how we work together – fostering t rust, h ealth and wellbeing, r espect, i nclusivity, v ersatility, and e mpowerment. They help us create a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and able to do their best work. ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Support Team in a permanent 0.8 FTE role (32 hours per week). This role offers a variety of working environments – meeting patients and whānau in our Inpatient Unit, visiting them in their homes, or supporting them in an Aged Residential Care facility. You’ll play a key role in ensuring patients and their families/whānau receive psychosocial support, care planning, and practical guidance as they navigate a pivotal time in their lives. Your mahi will include psychosocial assessments, care plan development, and case and risk management. You will also provide consultation, liaison, education, and support to other services caring for people with palliative needs. You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals whose shared focus is the care, comfort, and dignity of those we support. We welcome applications from people who bring both professional expertise and personal warmth to their work – those who value connection, cultural safety, and teamwork. ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you will have: A qualification in Social Work recognised by the NZ Social Workers Registration Board Full registration with the NZ Social Workers Registration Board Strong clinical knowledge and experience, ideally but not exclusively within a healthcare or hospice setting A solid understanding of relevant legislation, standards, and ethical frameworks The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal A flexible and motivated approach to your work Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety and partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi Empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in palliative care Digital literacy and confidence using electronic records We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and from anyone who shares our values and commitment to equity in healthcare. The days and hours are negotiable for the right candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr