We are looking for a Team Leader based in the Waitemata Service Centre to provide leadership to and management of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Quality Assurance, Care, Community Liaison and Caregiver Liaison Social Work teams. This position is a 12 month secondment.

You will be part of the Service Centre Management Team and also work closely with other Professional Team Leaders to ensure a consistent approach across Service Centres, the Region and Nationally.

The successful applicant must have a relevant Social Work qualification and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven people management / leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and data to a range of audiences
• Excellent knowledge of statutory Social Work and a good understanding of the social services environment
• Experience in Social Work quality assurance and risk management practice
• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve mutually agreed goals
• Highly developed organisational skills and ability to ensure timely delivery of services
• A commitment towards positive outcomes for children, young people and their families
• Cultural sensitivity
• High level computer and keyboard skills
• Current driver’s licence (Automatic / Manual)

Child, Youth and Family, a service line of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), recognises and has a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

 Please find attached the job description and application form for your completion. Please forward your completed application form, quoting the CYF number, along with an up to date curriculum vitae to:

Lea Cooke
Child, Youth and Family
Private Bag 78-901
Grey Lynn
Auckland
ph:                   09 914 1177
email to:         Lea.Cooke012@cyf.govt.nz

Applications close Wednesday, 09 July 2008 - 5.00pm.
Thank you for your interest in this role.