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SalaryRole Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 21 March 2025
Remuneration: OPS2 ($57,842 - $62,221 p.a.) + 11% Superannuation
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Support Worker to join the Whyalla office on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:
- Sensitively handling requests for assistance by clients and undertaking research to prepare appropriate, client centred responses
- nabling clients to access appropriate services through accurate assessment of their request and appropriate referral to Social Workers or to other agency staff
- Contributing to the development and review of intervention, access and family care plans in relation to access supervision
- Attending regular case discussions with the DCP workers, supervisor and other relevant parties as required
- Undertaking child and family support and assisting with programs and activities with cultural awareness and sensitivity.
About You
We are looking for a resourceful individual able to display initiative and confidence in taking action to achieve daily objectives.
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to work within a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders.
You will use your understanding of child development, positive parenting techniques and factors that impact on relationships between children, young people and their families to identify innovative solutions and provide efficient client services.
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 Business
The 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.
The Region
Whyalla is located 395kms North West from Adelaide on Eyre Peninsula's Spencer Gulf. The town's population of 22,000 makes it the third most populous city in the state of South Australia behind Adelaide and Mt Gambier.
The Whyalla office has a fulltime equivalent of 35 employees and is one of 6 offices in the region. As a member of this team you will work with other professionals to deliver services to young people and families in the Whyalla Region.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for that community. To find out more about the benefits of working in the region, visit working with DCP in Whyalla.
Special Conditions
Essential: A current Australian driver's licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.
Enquiries: Sandy Donnellan, Business Manager on 08 8648 89***or email: ***************@sa.gov.au
The 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: 08 March 2024 at 11:00pm
