Social Worker, Forensic Community Reintegration Service

Job type

Part-time

Permanent
 
Location
Auckland City, Auckland
 
Full job description
Social Worker Forensic Community Reintegration Team -Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service (ARFPS) Mason Clinic
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Permanent full-time role
Based in Point Chevalier
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

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Social Worker with previous mental health experience to join the Regional Forensic Psychiatry Team.

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

The position requires the following:

Experienced in participating and facilitating groups. It includes understanding and ensuring confidentiality is being respected, group boundaries and members are protected whenever possible from situations that are highly triggering or threatening.
Experienced in collaboratively developing a transition plan and supporting clients transition to community. able to help and facilitate access to accommodation with appropriate resources (ex: WINZ) in working with community-based support.
Strong team player. To demonstrate flexibility and to participate in a variety of forensic settings.
Participate in cross service cover within the Mason Clinic.
There is active support for professional development through supervision, and on-going training and encouragement to be a member of the ANZASW as a Registered Social Worker.

If you have a recognised social work degree, a full drivers licence and would enjoy working for an expanding service, we look forward to hearing from you.

The following are essential attributes

Sound Social Work knowledge base
Knowledge of Mental Health issues
Understanding of the nature of organisations and knowledge of social service policies and systems
Commitment to empowerment of clients and families/whanau
Effective communication skills, oral and written
Good community/networking skills
Professional focus and ability to relate well to social work colleagues
Current drivers licence
Ability to work autonomously
Good time management
Ability to develop good working relationships
Commitment to maintaining high professional standard
For further information please contact Simon Portelli, Team Leader, Regional Forensic Community Team on (09) 815 5846 and for more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Position number: WDHB20797

Closing date: 15 January 2026