Senior Support Worker

Applications for this EoI are restricted to existing fixed-term and permanent employees within the Tasmanian State Service in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1.

The Child Safety Service is committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and ensuring they are well cared for. Some children and young people may not be safe at home. We support you until it's safe to go home again, or safe to live somewhere else. Our job is to provide safety and stability.

Under the supervision of the Service Development Manager, provide support to children and families who are subject to Child Safety intervention under the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997. Coordinate and assist a team of support workers to cultivate children growing up in a safe and supportive environment, including providing transport and supervision of client access visits.

• Permanent role, ASAP Start Date
• 76 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

• You hold a current drivers licence
• You hold a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted: conviction checks in crimes of violence, sex related offences, serious drug offences, crimes involving dishonesty, serious traffic offences; identification check; disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties (PDF) and Statement of Duties (DOCX) are provided for reference to assist with applying online.

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Anna-Lisa Petersen

Title: Regional Manager Child and Family Support Services

Phone: 0418 901 783

Email: anna-lisa.petersen@decyp.tas.gov.au

Should you have any difficulties applying for this vacancy online, please contact the Recruitment team via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.