Key Worker - Auckland Intensive Service

Key Worker – Full Time (part time hours may be considered)

• Leading Brain Injury Rehabilitation Provider
• Allied Health and Nursing Professional considered
• Intensive In-patient Rehabilitation (West Auckland)
• Dynamic Inter-Professional Team

ABI Rehabilitation is a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation and an accredited provider of post-acute, residential, and community-based rehabilitation. We are the only provider in Australasia to have attained CARF Accreditation, an international gold standard for person centered quality rehabilitation. We have a mix of allied health professionals, psychologists and medical professionals that work across our paediatric, adult and Māori health teams.

A full-time, permanent position has become available to join our friendly, innovative inter-professional IDT team.  The role of the keyworker is unique to our organization.  It is a key link between our Kiritaki / whānau and the ABI team. 

This role will involve providing keyworker services in our intensive in-patient service. We are a 36 bedded inpatient facility with length of stay between 2 weeks to a maximum of 6 months.

The applicant must have excellent communication skills, establishing relationships with our stakeholders, strong teamworking and organization/ planning skills. 

The case load is varied and key areas include:

• Promoting a smooth and efficient pathway for clients and families-whānau from admission through to discharge.
• Communication throughout rehabilitation journey with clients, whanau, ACC, DHB, rehabilitation providers and external organizations.
• Ensuring that families-whānau are engaged in the rehabilitation process as an integral part of the rehabilitation team.
• Proactively managing discharge planning processes in consultation with the IDT.
• Monitoring family-whānau satisfaction and promoting quality improvements.
• Developing and implementing family-whānau information and education systems.
• Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We can offer you excellent opportunities for professional development including formal supervision, regular in-service training and attendance at external workshops and conferences to support professional learning. 

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with clients in similar rehabilitation settings would be preferred.  A current practicing certificate or registration with a professional body / organization is essential.

You will also have access to exclusive discounts from selected retailers such as PB Tech, Pita Pit, PlaceMakers, Repco, Torpedo7, Tower Insurance and others.

Are you interested, have the desired skillset and looking for a new challenge? ABI wants to hear from you!

To apply, please click “APPLY NOW” and submit your application.

For further enquiries please contact Rebecca Samways (Rehabilitation Services Manager) on 0212408721 or send an email to rebecca.samways@abi-rehab.co.nz.