AHP2/PO2 Sanctuary Practitioner

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 523555
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Multiple Full-Time Term Vacancies Available
Remuneration: AHP2 ($85,665 - $99,241 p.a + 10.5% Super) / PO2 ($85,665 - $94,801 p.a +10.5% Super)

Role Details

The Department for Child Protection is currently seeking multiple Sanctuary Practitioners to join the Therapeutic Residential Care unit.

The role is responsible for:

• Contributing to the development of technical competence of Residential Care staff in relation to the Sanctuary model.
• Assisting Residential Care staff in the development and implementation of departmental policies, programs and organisational activities at the local level.
• Providing professional guidance and direction on complex cases drawing on the principles and practice of Sanctuary.
• Preparing reports in relation to audits and quality improvement initiatives relating to the implementation of Sanctuary.

About You

We are looking for a confident individual who has the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with people both within government, non-government sector and community. You will have experience in providing professional advice on a wide range of residential care practices to meet young people’s needs.

You will also have a demonstrated ability to analyse complex problems and resolve matters that exemplify reflective practice. If being well placed to be part of the creation of long-term solutions is appealing to you, then the DCP welcomes your application.

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 Qualifications:

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 attached role description.

Enquiries: Karina Major, Lead Practitioner on 0419 746 948 or email: karina.major@sa.gov.au

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 12/03/2023 11:00 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.