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Form of workThe 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.
Kinship Care
Kinship Care is a critical component of the Department and opportunities exist now to join our team of dedicated staff. This team is responsible for providing family based care services to Kinship Carers of children and young people aged 0 – 17 years who are under the Guardianship or Custody of the Chief Executive or other order.
Kinship carers provide care for more than half of all children and young people in family based care. All our programs deliver support, information and training to KINSHIP CARErs caring for relative children and young people.
The Region
Berri is a town in the Riverland region of South Australia located on the banks of the Murray River and has a population of just over 4,000 people.
The Berri office currently have 30 people employed and is the only office in the Riverland area. Employees work together closely and maintain strong partnerships with various partner agencies in both the government and non-government sector.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for that community. To find out more about working in the region, visit working with DCP in Berri.
