Assist families to support the safe return of their children to their care & assure their development, stability and security at all times.Multiple full-time term roles, one part-time term role (26.25 hours per week) AHP2 ($86,950 – $100,729 + 11% Super) / PO2 ($86,950 – $96,223 + 11% Super) Salary packaging available + EAP support for you and your family Role Status: Multiple Full-Time Term Positions, and One Part-Time Term Role (26.25 hours per week) Remuneration: AHP2 ($86,950 - $100,729 p.a.+ 11% Super) / PO2 ($86,950 - $96,223 p.a.+ 11% Super) Role Details The Department for Child Protection is seeking multiple Senior Social Workers and Senior Case Managers to join the Kinship Assessment and Long Term Guardianship team. The role is responsible for: · Undertaking a comprehensive social work assessment in relation to transfer of guardianship and kinship care and identifying potential risk factors, including training and support requirements · Making recommendations for carer support and ensuring efficient and effective communication with all identified stakeholders, preparing high quality reports, memos and presentations · Operating within and across relevant professional networks to enable all perspectives to be considered when assessing the capacity and motivation of carers · Identifying, collecting and sharing information about potential kinship carers and guardians and their situations.About You We are looking for a motivated, organised individual who has knowledge and understanding of children and young people particularly in regards to developmental stages.You will have experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating interventions aimed at meeting the needs of clients, families and the organisation.The successful applicant will also have the ability to apply culturally sensitive child protection practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and community from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children, then apply now.About the Business The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia.The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.Special Conditions Essential: AHP: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.PO: Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.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 'apply' button.Enquiries: Jessica Hector, Supervisor on 0408 983 072 or email: ****** Our 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.To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.Applications Close: 16 June 2024 at 11:00PM
