We wish to invite applications for a full-time permanent Social Work Resource Assistant to be situated in the Timaru Office of Child Youth & Family.  The role of the Social Work Resource Assistant is to provide support to social workers by delivering a range of tasks including routine information gathering & recording, case plan administration, and placement arrangements.

Applicants should:

• Be able to explain and have an understanding of social work practice and operations within Child Youth & Family
• Have experience in an administration role and be able to demonstrate evidence of quality customer focussed financial and administrative support services
• Have well developed written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
• Be skilled in effective organisation, planning and time management
• Hold a current full 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:

Kui Auton
Canterbury Service Centre
Child, Youth and Family
PO Box 940
Christchurch
ph:                   03 961 6293
email to:         Kui.Auton001@cyf.govt.nz

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