The DCP Port Pirie office within the Service Delivery and Practice unit is currently seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their team. 

The Senior Practitioner is responsible for: 

• Enhancing Social Worker capacity and principles of social work practice by providing support and practice expertise. 
• Providing consultation and advice to DCP staff in relation to professional practice and cultural issues, departmental policies, procedures, legislation and staff development needs. 
• Contributing to the development and delivery of workplace learning and development opportunities. 
• Undertaking regular reviews of cases to ensure that effective plans are in place and appropriate case management is occurring. 

About You 

We are looking for a confident individual who has the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with people both within government, non-government sector and community. You will have experience in providing professional advice on social work/case management matters through coaching and mentoring of peers. 

You will also have the ability to analyse complex problems and resolve matters that demonstrate reflective practice. 

Essential Qualifications: 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. 

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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.