Kinship Care Worker - Pool

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 587672
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Multiple Term Vacancies Available (Pool)
Remuneration: OPS4 ($75,430 - $79,070 p.a. + 11% Super)Role DetailsThe Department for Child Protection is seeking applications for Kinship Care Workers. We are developing a pool of candidates to take up positions as they arise, across the Adelaide metropolitan area.The role is responsible for:

• Providing brief interventions as required and evaluating effectiveness of services provided.
• Identifying constraints/barriers to family effectiveness, particular needs and interests in relation to health, well-being and parenting as well as resources to assist the family.
• Supporting the Case manager on identifying and recruiting relatives/kin of children and young people to undertake a carer role.
• Establishing interpersonal relationships that will enable effective communication and identifying and maintaining links with relevant services.

About YouWe are looking for a confident individual who has knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and kinship systems and issues that impact on policy development and service delivery.You will have knowledge and understanding of parenting models and family dynamics as well as an understanding of young people who have experienced trauma and/or abuse and neglect and impact of this on their development.If you want a role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children, then apply now.About the BusinessThe 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 CareKinship 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.About the PoolShould you be successful, you will be advised (in writing) that you have been recommended onto this pool. The pool will remain active for 12 months and during this time you may be contacted for an offer of employment. You are not required to accept any or all offers made to you, and DCP is not obliged to offer you any opportunities.Watch ourPlease note: DCP reserves the right to advertise similar positions outside of this pool process.Special ConditionsEssential: The incumbent must possess a current Australian Class C Drivers Licence and will be required to drive in the course of their duties.To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.Enquiries: Julie Powell, Manager on 0427 610 250 or email: Julie.powell@sa.gov.auThe 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: 17/04/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
-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.