AddressJob reference: 598144
Location: 5070 - FELIXSTOW
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Join Our Team as a Senior Social Worker and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about improving educational outcomes for all children and ensuring equal opportunities? The Department for Education in South Australia is seeking a dedicated and experienced AHP3 Senior Social Worker - Children in Care to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of students and make a lasting impact on their lives.
About 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, caregivers, 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 Senior Social Worker (Children in Care) provides line management and supervision to Social Workers in Children in Care roles. The position provides leadership of a state-wide specialist system resource for all staff working with children and young people in Care. This position will work with the Principal Social Worker and Senior Social Workers in Student Support Services to support the establishment and maintenance of Social Work positions with a focus on children and young people in Care, including the development of a practice framework, processes and procedures for these roles.
This position will review data and analyse current practices of responding to and working with children and young people in Care in education and develop evidence-based best practice to ensure high quality, effective and sustainable learning and well-being outcomes for
this priority group.
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.
About you
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you. Join our team of dedicated professionals and help us create a world-leading education system in South Australia. You must have:
- An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to apply professional knowledge in an education context.
- Strong assessment and intervention skills.
- Cultural awareness and commitment to inclusive practices.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage setbacks.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
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 attached Position Description.
Application Instructions
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 no more than two pages addressing key competencies stated in the attached 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
AHP3: $102,641 - $110,094 per annum plus superannuation
Enquiries
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Lisa Varona, Acting Assistant Director Statewide Services and Service Design on Tel: 0429 691 *** or Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
This is an ongoing full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity, starting immediately.
Applications close: 06/06/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position Description - AHP3 Senior Social Worker (Children in Care).pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.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.
