# Social Worker- Early Supported Discharge Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Social Worker – Early Supported Discharge Service*** **Palmerston North Hospital*** **Permanent – Part time 0.8FTE****Bring care beyond the hospital walls. Support recovery where it matters most — at home.**We're looking for a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join our innovative Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of hospital and community care, supporting patients and their whānau to transition safely from hospital to home.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 Service**The ESD service is a patient and whānau-centred model designed to support recovery in the comfort of home. ...