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SalaryJob reference: 577661
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Join Our Team as a Senior Social Worker and Make aDifference!
Are you passionate about improving educational outcomes for allchildren and ensuring equal opportunities? The Department forEducation in South Australia is seeking a dedicated and experiencedAHP3 Senior Social Worker (Truancy) to join our team. This is anexcellent opportunity to contribute to the growth and developmentof students and make a lasting impact on their lives.
About Us
Every child and young persondeserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’spotential now and into the future, one that in partnership withlearners, students, parents and the wider South Australiancommunity will build a world-leading public education system. Onethat is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it canbe.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communitiesand our state.
About the Role
As a Senior Social Worker (Truancy), you will play a crucial rolein providing professional support and supervision to Social Workers(Truancy). Working closely with preschools and schools, your focuswill be on delivering proactive and targeted services to supportchildren, young people, and their families in addressingattendance, engagement, and retention concerns. You will alsoassist the Team Manager in recruitment activities and provideinduction and professional support to Social Workers, ensuringadherence to professional and service delivery standards. Youwill:
- Provide effective and efficient professional support, development, and supervision to Social Workers (truancy positions).
- Implement, monitor, and evaluate professional and service delivery standards, with a focus on outcomes achieved.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify needs and determine service priorities.
- Apply evidence-based interventions and strategies for children and young people with attendance, engagement, and retention issues.
- Deliver proactive services across various settings, such as groups, whole sites, partnerships, and communities.
- Manage and prioritize personal workload through effective workload management plans and efficiency initiatives.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve work practices and services, monitor service access and outcomes, and contribute to ongoing service evaluation.
- Solicit client feedback, respond to complaints and feedback positively, and participate in investigations to drive service improvements.
- Contribute to research, service development, innovative practices, and initiatives within the discipline and across professional teams.
- Collaborate and liaise with non-government and government organizations, supporting interagency initiatives.
Why join us
Join us in our mission to provide a world-leading education systemin South Australia. Apply now to be a part of the Department forEducation 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 adifference, we want to hear from you. Join our team of dedicatedprofessionals and help us create a world-leading education systemin 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 HumanServices (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to beingemployed which is required to be renewed every five years beforeexpiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN–EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect -Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course orthe online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to beupdated every three years.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/orthose who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attachedPosition Description.
Application Instructions
If you are passionate about improving children's lives and wantto make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a CV and a Cover Letter stating how your skillsand experience align with the requirements of the positiondescription. Additionally, candidates are required to fill in andsubmit Application Cover Sheet and Pre Employment Declaration formattached to this advertisement.
Our team is eagerly waiting to review your application andexplore 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 contactJoanne Hurrell, Team Manager on Tel: (08) 8688 34***or Email:**************@sa.gov.au
Additional Note
This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) contract, starting immediately for 12months.
Applications close: 20/02/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- Position description - AHP3 Senior Social Worker (Truancy) .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.
