We are seeking Care and Protection social workers at Social Worker levels to join our busy, stimulating teams of social workers in offices that are committed to strengths-based social work practice.  We offer a work environment that is progressive, supportive and friendly with good outcomes for clients and staff.

The role of a statutory Social Worker is to work with families and other organisations, to protect children and/or to ensure care and security for children in the care or custody of Child, Youth & Family.  The work is varied and rewarding and would appeal to any social worker who enjoys relating to people in an innovative and dynamic manner.

Applicants will have a Level 6 on the NZQA framework and social work practice skills. Significant study towards a social work qualification will be considered.

The successful applicants will be excellent communicators, be culturally aware and sensitive to other people and their surroundings, computer literate and hold a current drivers licence.

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:

Susan Smith
Lower Hutt Site
Child, Youth and Family
PO Box 31-255
Lower Hutt
ph:                   04 917 1190
email to:         Susan.Smith003@cyf.govt.nz

Applications close Friday, 18 July 2008 - 5.00pm.
Thank you for your interest in this role.