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 We are looking for a proactive and passionate Social Worker to join the Key Assets West Australian Kununurra Team. You will be part of a collaborative integrated team working together to make a positive and lasting difference to child and young people through the provision of quality care in a family setting and provide regular support via face to face visits and telephone calls.
You will work in partnership in a key care team approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contribution to all relevant meetings.You will monitor and review the suitability and competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment.The base salary for this position is $84,006.00 - $90,382.50 /annum (based on 1.0FTE) + super + vehicle or vehicle allowance + fuel card + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum. This position is a full-time permanent role.
About you You will have substantial experience in a similar Social Worker role within the social and community services sector with evidence of a proven track record in working with and or on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
Must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification and eligibility for membership of AASW.You will have a sound knowledge of child protection procedures and the Code of Conduct for Foster Carers.Current knowledge of relevant legislation arising from the various Child Protection Legislation and Government initiatives and Agendas across Western Australia.You will have the ability to communicate simply and effectively - both verbal and written.If you are a self-starter with the ability to work with a degree of autonomy, in a creative manner, within Company policies and procedures – Odette would love to hear from you!
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.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' 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 For further information, please contact Odette Stewart, Team Manager on 0456 606 650 or ******.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a 395 Dept of Communities Check and hold a valid WWCC.Mandatory Full (not provisional) driver's licence as 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. Click Apply today!
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 to #WeAreKeyAssets.
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