Are you interested in leading change and developing new initiatives that support practice delivery? Then join DCP as a Supervisor, Specialist Transition Lead on a full time basis working across various locations. 

The role is responsible for:

·      The leadership, development and performance of a case workers across DCP and management of social work/ case management practice and standards in relation to transitioning from care.

·      Ensuring that assessment frameworks and evidence based research is used to develop and implement relevant, inclusive and accessible services to clients in relation to transitioning from care, specifically housing.

·      Promoting professional social work practice by enabling culturally inclusive and holistic intervention methodologies that achieve successful practice outcomes.

·      Providing a range of services to achieve outcomes of safety, security and care of children, young people and their families.

About You

We are looking for a motivated leader who will actively promote professional social work practice in their team and will develop and lead staff to achieve quality results.

You will have proven experience in supervising a team, managing and prioritising workloads, conflict resolution and have the ability to lead culturally competent and diverse practice.

Essential Qualifications:

AHP: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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.

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.