The
Department for Child Protection is currently seeking a Senior Social Worker or Senior Case Manager to be appointed
as an Intervention Model Officer in the Playford office.
This
role is responsible for:
- Conducting
the most complex investigations and assessments in a child-centred manner,
focused on the safety of the child and on the support of the parent/family to
effectively and safely care for their child.
- Providing
written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis
of evidence gathered and includes being a witness in court proceedings.
- Responding
to notifications of child abuse and outcomes of investigations, and where
necessary review and reassess and be open to a change of view in responding to
new evidence.
- Assisting
families by working in partnership with them to support the safe return of
their children to their care and to work directly with children in care to
assure their development, stability and security at all times.
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.
You need to be a good communicator and have the ability to develop
strong networks with key professionals and families and to support peers in
their own professional development.
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.
This is a unique opportunity to work in conjunction with a
Practice Leader to develop your professional skill set and continue the
evolvement of the role.