Social Worker / Case Manager

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 590934
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Two Full-Time Term Vacancies Available
Remuneration: AHP1/PO1 ($67,466 - $82,359 p.a.) + 11% SuperannuationRole DetailsThe Department for Child Protection is seeking two Social Workers or Case Managers to join the Murraylands office in Murray Bridge on a full-time term basis.The role is responsible for:

• Providing effective case management services to respond to the needs of children and their families aligned to appropriate statutory guidelines
• Delivering a range of intervention strategies to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes
• Assisting children in out of home care to reconnect with their birth families, strengthen relationships and achieve and maintain reunification
• Undertaking regular visits and supporting parents in developing appropriate parenting skills.

About YouWe are looking for a motivated, organised individual who has the ability to understand factors that contribute to child abuse and confidently can apply this understanding to your work and the decisions you make.This will allow you to identify and respond to the needs and risks to safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people.You will have a demonstrated ability to apply culturally sensitive child protection practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and community from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.If you are seeking to 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.Special ConditionsEssential:
AHP: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
PO: Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department for Child Protection (DCP).To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role descriptions.Enquiries: Rhianna Peacock, Supervisor, on 08 8535 6200 or email: rhianna.peacock@sa.gov.auOur workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 29/04/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
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-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.