Institutional Social Worker Reliever

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 571863
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboutthe Department for Correctional Services

TheDepartment employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibilityfor nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices acrossthe state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting thepublic and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through thecontribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields,from correctional officers and teachers, to Social Workers,psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitmentensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders andvictims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in ourworkforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness andbetter outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, youwill encounter interesting professional challenges and you willwork alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected bycrime.

Duties

The SocialWork Reliever is accountable to the Principal Advisor OffenderServices for contributing to the provision of a comprehensiveoffence focussed social work service for remanded and sentencedprisoners.  This service provision results in the safe,secure, humane management of offenders throughout their custodialsentence. The Social Work Reliever is a statewide position andprovides a social work service across the seven DCS runprisons.The Social Work Relieveralso provides consultation and training for institutional custodialstaff in their provision of quality service under case managementand throughcare principles.

SpecialConditions

• Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.
• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check;
• A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is essential;
• A flexible approach to working hours is required;
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Requirements

Essential:     Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which giveseligibility for full membership of the Australian Association ofSocial WorkersDesirable:    Nil

Remuneration

AHP2 ($86,950- $100,729 pa)

Enquiries

BelindaHirschbichlerPrincipal Advisor OffenderServices 0404 056***************@sa.gov.au

ApplicationInstructions

Allapplications must be submitted online via I Work forSA.All written applications arerequired to include additional information that specificallyaddresses the selection criteria outlined in the Job and PersonSpecification. Your response to each key selection criteria shouldnot exceed one page in length.Please note: Applicants thatdo not address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged duringthe shortlisting process.Refer to the Advice toApplicants for information on how to apply.Applicants are required tocomplete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed bythe Department for Correctional Services.

AdditionalInformation

This is atemporary vacancy for up to 12 months.

Applications close: 01/02/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants Nov 2022.pdf
- J&P AHP2 Institutional Social Work Reliever.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.1.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.