The Adelaide CBD office is seeking a Senior Social Worker or a Senior Case Manager to join their team.

The Senior Social Worker/Senior Case Manager is responsible for:

• Providing high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines.

• Undertaking complex case work and case management in a care and protection framework, using a solution based case management approach.

• Assisting children in out of home care to reconnect with their birth families, strengthen relationships and achieve and maintain reunification.

• Working closely with various specialists and taking advice in devising and implementing clinical intervention with children and their families.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, organised individual who has knowledge and understanding of children and young people particularly in regards to developmental stages. You will be able to remain objective, act impartially to successfully mediate any conflicts and achieve good outcomes.

You need to be a good communicator and have the ability to develop strong networks with key professionals and families. You will also have the ability to apply culturally sensitive child protection practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and community from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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.