Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential. 

Our busy and fun Tauranga clinic is looking for a dedicated Social Worker who will work with our team of allied health staff to provide support and evidence-based care to our clients. The ideal candidate will be approachable and warm, aiding clients with challenges that impact their social determinants of health. You will be working on the Sensitive Claims contract so it is important that you are friendly and measured in your approach with our community of clients.  

This is a permanent full-time role with many growth opportunities.

Main responsibilities:

• Assist clients in addressing the needs identified in planning reports 
• Ensure successful rehabilitation outcomes - addressing emergency needs
• Provide brief social work intervention when needed e.g. counselling when needed
• Ensure clients and their whānau are kept well informed of our support services and resources

The benefits of working with us:

• Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
• Use of company vehicle for client visits
• Re-imbursement of professional registration / APC fees (may be pro-rated for part-times hours)
• We have development pathways designed to steer you towards the leadership space
• Active manager feedback and clinical mentorship aimed at growth and excellence
• Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
• Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to the full scope of EAP services 

The ideal candidate: 

• Degree in social work or equivalent
• Annual Practicing certificate as registered Social Worker.
• Membership of SWRB and ANZASW
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Mental health and ACC experience is highly desirable

If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to make it even bigger with an organisation that rewards your worth, click APPLY, which will take you through to our Careers website and will activate this link.

Please refer to job no 1980 in your cover letter when applying for this role. 
If you have any questions, email HR@Habit.co.nz

Confidentiality is assured.

Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.