Salary: $97,377.80 - $101,787.92 per annum + super
You can be based at our Ipswich or Toowoomba officesWork in an industry leading, person-centred social care organisationNFP salary packaging available (up to $15,900/annum)Generous leave provisions including birthday leave and 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service!We Are Key Assets Australia Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007.
We provide foster carer, family services and disability services.
Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities.
To achieve that, we need people like you!
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities.
Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.
A little about the role Due to steady growth in our South West QLD region, we have a new opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our team, with the option to be based at our Ipswich or Toowoomba offices.
Reporting to the Team Manager, you will take a leadership position within the fostering services team and provide mentoring and practice support with a focus on the delivery of quality, evidenced-based social work services.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
Providing supervision and coaching to carers to support them to develop their skills and behaviour management strategies.Providing specialist advice on more complex or sensitive cases and practice issues that are responsive to the changing needs of children, young people, carers and families.Working closely with the Key Assets Recruitment and Panel Manager and Placements Manager to ensure the program is adequately resourced and placements are matched in line with the program procedures.Ensuring compliance with child protection procedures and Key Assets policies and procedures.Modeling a culture of continuous improvement throughout the Kinship and Foster Care program, focusing on systems and processes that will improve outcomes for clients.The base salary for this position is $97,377.80 - $101,787.92 / annum (based on 1.0 FTE) + super + vehicle & fuel card + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum.
This position is full-time, ongoing.
About you We are looking for the below:
A recognised Social Work qualificationProven track record in working with and or on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.Prior experience supervising and coaching other team members.Ability to create a positive working environment where people have the opportunity to reach their potential.A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services.My Key Assets The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience.
All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day.
Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.
Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements.
We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible.
Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve.
We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years of continuous service with us!Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face-to-face training as well as an online library.
Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you'll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!The fine print Applications close: 4 February 2025For further information, please contact Juanita Begley, Acting Operations Manager on 0437 509 915 or at ******.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, LCS Check, and hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid WWCC/Blue Card.Full driver's licence and travel between sites is required.If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media at #WeAreKeyAssets.
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