Haumaru Whanau Social Worker Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health organization in Hastings, New Zealand, is seeking a part-time Social Worker focused on Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing. The role involves clinical leadership, coordination, and collaboration with health providers to support families with complex needs. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse or Midwife with cultural competence and experience in child protection systems. You will play a key role in mentoring clinicians and implementing national policies to enhance child wellbeing in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage with Health New Zealand clinicians.
• Experience in child protection and family violence systems.
• Commitment to developing protective systems for Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing programs.
• Coordinate National Child Protection Alerts and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Teach and mentor clinicians in child protection.

Skills

Collaborative intersectoral relationships

Cultural competence

Engagement with clinicians

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife

Current annual practicing certificate

Job description

# Haumaru Whanau Social Worker Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing* **Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital*** **Permanent, part-time, 64-72 hours (0.8-0.9 FTE) per fortnight*** **Hawkes Bay offers the best of both worlds rewarding professional opportunities and an unbeatable lifestyle in one of New Zealands most beautiful regions.**Health 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**This is a shared role with a social worker leading the Haumaru Whānau Tepu (Maternal Wellbeing) and Child Protection programs in the Hawkes Bay.This is a varied, clinical leadership role including coordination of National Child Protection Alerts, teaching clinicians, auditing, collaborating with Government and NGO health and social service agencies and leading multi-disciplinary meetings focused on supporting tamariki and whānau with complex needs.**About the Team/Service/ Location**The Haumaru Whānau Team comprises three clinicians working closely together and focused on the Violence Intervention Program (Family Violence) and Child Protection Program across the Hawkes Bay region including Wairoa and Central Hawkes Bay.While you will have an office on the Hawkes Bay Hospital campus, it is expected that a significant portion of your time will be spend interacting with clinicians working in the hospital and community across the Hawkes Bay.For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay, click**About you**Strong, collaborative intersectoral relationships and strong cultural skills are key to supporting whānau with complex needs. You will have a proven ability to engage and build relationships with Health New Zealand clinicians and our community partners. Familiarity with the child protection and family violence systems in Aotearoa would be an advantage. Proven skills in cultural competence and cultural safety are essential in these roles.You are passionate about making a difference to the whanau (family) and tamariki (children) of Hawkes Bay and recognise the interdependence between Family Violence, child abuse and health outcomes for hapū mām, whānau and tamariki.You enjoy teaching, mentoring and supporting clinicians to upskill around child protection and grow in their practice.You are a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with a current annual practicing certificate and have worked in New Zealand as a Nurse/MidwifeYou are committed to developing and building strong systems to protect and grow our Child Protection and Maternal Wellbeing programs and implement national policies and directions resulting from the Dame Poutasi report and the release of the Health New Zealand Child Protection Policy**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 learn more about the position and to review the position profile, click . To apply please click **apply now**. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal**.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*| Location: | | | | --- | | North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings | |