Impactful Social Worker: Child Protection & 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

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.