SOCIAL WORKER / CASE MANAGER

Job Description

Two full-time term vacancies, one until 11 July 2025 and one until 16 May 2025 AHP1/PO1 ($68,478 - $83,594 p.a.) + 11.5% Superannuation Salary packaging available + EAP support for you and your family The Department for Child Protection is seeking two Social Workers or Case Managers to join the Limestone Coast office on a full-time term basis. The roles are 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 You We 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 communities 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. Special Conditions Essential: 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. What We Offer: Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia. Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families. Strong commitment to learning and development. Paid Parental and Partner Leave. Free annual flu vaccination for staff. Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities. Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia. The Region The Mount Gambier office covers a large geographical area from Lower Glenelg National Park to North of Bordertown (Tatiara District) and across to Kingston SE (Kingston District). As a member of this team you will work with other professionals to deliver services to assist families who are unable to effectively and safely care for their children, to work towards a safe return to their care and work with children who have entered into the care of the Chief Executive so that their development, stability and security is assured. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for that community. Contact Us Enquiries to Kathryn Ware, Practice Leader 08 8735 1700 Our 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 LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Application Instructions You will be required to submit a 2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current resume/curriculum vitae. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr