The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Support Worker to join the Port Augusta 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.
• Enabling 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.

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 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.

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 give you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.

The Region

Port Augusta is 307 km from Adelaide and takes just over 3 hours to drive. The Port Augusta office employs approximately 34 people and is one of (six) offices in the region. As a member of this office you will work with other professionals to deliver services to Port Augusta, Iron Knob, Roxby Downs, Woomera, Andamooka, Quorn, Leigh Creek, Hawker and up to Maree (and everywhere else in-between!).

The Port Augusta office, provides a continuum of child protection functions from first engagement, removal (if necessary), to long term case management of children under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive. This affords staff the opportunity to develop a wide variety of child protection skills and knowledge which may provide career development pathways within this department.

Port Augusta has a significant and established Aboriginal population. The opportunity to develop your experience, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture makes working in this office unique. To find out more about working in the region, visit working with DCP in Port Augusta.