Ahp2 - Social Worker (Children In Care)

Department for Education
Job reference: 580041
Location: 5070 - FELIXSTOW
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about improving educational outcomes for all children and ensuring equal opportunities? The Department for Education in South Australia is seeking dedicated Social Workers to join our Children in Care team to contribute to improve the educational outcomes for Children in Care and make a lasting impact on their lives.
The Social Worker (Children in Care) works as part of Student Support Services with relevant agencies including preschools and schools and the Department for Child Protection on supporting children and young people in Care in collaboration with their carer’s and support networks. The role uses evidence-based interventions that include proactive, targeted and intensive strategies that can be adapted for learning and home context and provide an interagency link between the department and other agencies who may be providing support to the child, young person and their carer.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide a broad range of professional and direct service across a range of service settings at the individual, group, whole site and Partnership level with a focus on Children in Care.
• Undertake case coordination and management for learners requiring multiple services within and outside the agency, in collaboration with other team members.
• Contribute to the provision of strategic information and role development for the department by the analysis and interpretation of local Children in Care data.
• Use knowledge of current research and knowledge relating to children and young people who have experienced trauma and/or have complex learning difficulties, including an understanding of the process of assessment and case management required for children and young people facing a challenging and complex range of co-mobility.

Qualifications:

• Essential an appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Special Conditions:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
AHP2: $86,950 - $100,729 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Jasmine Miller, Senior Social Worker - Children in Care, via Mob: 0408 708 825 or Email: .
Application Instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
If you are passionate about improving children's lives and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a CV and a Cover Letter of a maximum of two pages stating how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the position description. Additionally, candidates are required to fill in and submit Application Cover Sheet and Pre-Employment Declaration form attached to this advertisement.
Our team is eagerly waiting to review your application and explore the potential of having you on board.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note:
Multiple positions available for part-time contract roles (up to 0.5 FTE), initial 9-month term contract.
Applications close: 12/03/2024 11:30 PM
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Flexibility Statement
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.