Start or consolidate your career as a Social Worker or a Case Manager with the DCP Murraylands office.

In this role you will provide effective case management services to respond to the needs of children and their families aligned to appropriate statutory guidelines. You will have the opportunity to assess the needs of children and families, and then plan and deliver a range of intervention strategies to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to assist families who are unable to effectively and safely care for their children and work in partnership with them to support a safe return of the child/children to their care. You will also work with children who have entered into the care of the Chief Executive and ensure that their development, stability and security is achieved.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, organised individual who has the ability to understand factors that contribute to child abuse within the context of child development, parenting, family and environmental factors and confidently apply this understanding to your work and the decisions you make. To be successful, you need to be a good communicator and have the ability to develop strong networks with key professionals and families. You will also be required to use your problem solving skills to respond to the needs of children and young people and ensure they are safe and free from risk.

Essential Qualifications:

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 description.

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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

Located approximately 74km from Adelaide, Murray Bridge is the major centre on the Murray River north of Lake Alexandrina and south-east of the Adelaide CBD. The Murray River, Lakes and Coorong region embodies natural beauty and boasts a wealth of native produce, breathtaking scenery and Australian wildlife. The Murray River flows more than 2500 kilometres from the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, through the Riverland, down to Murray Bridge and onto the Lakes and Coorong in South Australia. 

Benefits of working with DCP in the Region:

• an opportunity to collaborate with local government, non-government and community to achieve collective outcomes
• an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people
• a strong community culture and multidisciplinary team
• the opportunity to work across a wide variety of work settings in regional, rural and remote areas
• access to professional development and support networks that will foster skills and develop leadership
• flexible work practices

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for that community. You can find out more about the benefits of working with DCP in Murraylands here