Two ongoing vacancies, one full-time role and one part-time role (30 hours per week)Salary packaging available + EAP support for you and your family +11.5% superannuationSupport families through the journey of adoptionThe Department for Child Protection is seeking two Senior Social Workers to join the Adoption Services team on a full-time and part-time ongoing basis.This role is responsible for:Providing counselling to birth parents who are considering placing their child for adoption.Conducting comprehensive professional evaluations, training, and assessments of prospective adoptive parents and individuals involved in the adoption process.Delivering an office-based service to the community that provides information on adoption.Collaborating with a care team to ensure that children under the Minister's care receive a supportive experience that promotes their development, stability, and security.About YouWe are looking for a motivated and organised individual with strong knowledge of child development, including an understanding of how trauma can affect development throughout a child's life and into adulthood.Our ideal candidate will possess advanced assessment skills, including the ability to gather and analyse information, evaluate risk factors, write detailed reports, and make informed recommendations for approving prospective adoptive parents.You will also have experience in casework, supporting families throughout the adoption journey, guiding children's transition into their adoptive families, and developing effective interventions that promote positive outcomes for children and their families.If you are looking for a role where you can support families through the adoption process and provide exceptional care for vulnerable children, apply now.Special ConditionsEssential: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department for Child Protection (DCP).To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.What We Offer:Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South AustraliaEmployee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their familiesStrong commitment to learning and developmentPaid Parental and Partner LeaveFree annual flu vaccination for staffLeave loading and salary packaging opportunitiesAccess to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.Contact UsEnquiries to Rebecca Mignone, Supervisor - Assessments 0419 353 487 ****** workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.Application InstructionsYou will be required to submit a 2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current resume/curriculum vitae.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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