Are you ready to start a career that makes a real difference? Join the Department for Child Protection (DCP) as a Support Worker in South Australia, where you’ll play a key role in helping children and families build stronger futures. Working closely with experienced social workers, you’ll provide support that helps children stay connected with family and culture, while developing your own professional skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to a team that truly cares.

Location

The Kadina office is located on the Yorke Peninsula, serving a wide area of coastal and rural communities. The office consists of dedicated child protection teams who work closely together to support children, young people, and families across the region. Staff at the Kadina office value a culture of collaboration and teamwork, with strong partnerships maintained with local Government, schools, health providers, and non-Government agencies. This approach enables the team to build strong community connections and deliver inclusive, culturally responsive services, including to Aboriginal families and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Click the link for more information on working with DCP in Kadina.

In this role, you will:

• Support children and families during access visits and activities
• Help families connect with services, programs, and community supports
• Assist social workers with case discussions, planning, and reviews
• Provide caring support with cultural awareness and sensitivity

To be successful:

You are a caring and motivated person who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. You bring strong communication skills, empathy and the ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.

You do not need to know everything on day one. What matters is your passion, willingness to learn and commitment to supporting children and families. If you are ready to grow your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and contribute to meaningful work, we encourage you to apply.

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:

• Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.
• Strong commitment to learning and development.
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
• Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
• Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.