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SalaryJob reference: 590559
Location: 5082 - PROSPECT
Job status: Long 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
The Student Support Services (SSS) team works with schools and preschools to assist them to support the strengths, opportunities and additional needs of learners.
The Social Worker - Duty Line is a member of a team that provides a centralised state-wide service for all consultations and referrals to Social Work Truancy (who work with children and young people with truancy, attendance, engagement and retention issues and their families) as well as providing advice to public education sites about attendance, engagement and other general wellbeing issues.
The Social Worker - Duty Line undertakes consultation on a range of concerns that broadly fall within student non-attendance and general wellbeing concerns. The position supports preschools and schools to engage students who are of compulsory school age and have become disengaged from the education system.
This position works with the professional support and line management of the Senior Social Worker - Duty Line. The service is operationally managed by the Statewide Services Operations Manager.
Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritize Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.
Why join us
Join us in our mission to provide a world-leading education system in South Australia. Apply now to be a part of the Department for Education and make a difference in the lives. You will:
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Make a real difference in the lives of students, families, and communities.
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.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the Role Description.
Application Instructions
Please submit a CV and a Cover Letter 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.
Remuneration
AHP2: $86,950 - $100,728 per annum plus superannuation (will be adjusted to the actual hours worked)
Enquiries
Please direct your enquiries to Amanda Kakoschke, Senior Social Worker - Duty Line by Email: ***************@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
Multiple full-time and part-time contracts available, starting immediately for 12 months.
Applications close: 30/04/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description - AHP2 Social Worker, Duty Line.pdf
- VL233 - Employment Declaration_21-1-2020.pdf
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.
