Care and Protection Social Worker, Auckland (including Westgate and Pukekohe) Job at Child Youth and Family, Auckland
- Location:
- Auckland
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Community Services & Development
- Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
We currently have a vacancy for a Social Worker in the vacancies for Social Worker in Auckland (including Westgate and Pukekohe).To be considered you will need to have a level 7 Social Work qualification that is recognised by the Social Work Registration Board, and show us you are truly passionate about Children and Young People.
It is a great time to work for Child, Youth and Family.We have recently refurbished all of our sites and have launched a new way of working, which means we can be more flexible in the way we work with families.
We can offer you:
- A salary between $42,000 – $65,000 (Qualified Social Worker)
- A challenging, fascinating and rewarding career
- Ongoing training and regular supervision
- Colleagues who are committed to the highest standards of strengths-based social work
The role of Social Worker is varied and rewarding, and you’ll be part of a supportive team who are fully committed to achieving positive change for the children, young people and their families in this community.
As a Child, Youth and Family social worker, you’ll work with other social services, agencies and providers to ensure the needs of the child or young person and their family are fully met.
The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate:
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to work in culturally appropriate ways
- An ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations
- Resilience
- Good computer skills
- Acurrent drivers license
- Effective planning and time management skills
If you think you have what it takes, and are totally committed to doing what’s right for children and young people, and helping them to grow up safe and strong, then we’d love to hear from you.
Child, Youth and Family, a service of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), recognises and has a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
To obtain a position description, download an application pack, or to apply, please visit our websitewww.cyf.govt.nz
Enquiriescan be directed to Mike Marshall on 09 913 1212 or email Northern_Region_Admin_Team@cyf.govt.nz.
Applications close 5pm Thursday, 27 October 2011.