Child Protection Specialist
2 days ago
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Adoption Services team on a full-time and part-time ongoing basis.
About the Role- Deliver an office-based service to the community that provides information on adoption, providing counselling to birth parents who are considering placing their child for adoption.
- Conduct comprehensive professional evaluations, training, and assessments of prospective adoptive parents and individuals involved in the adoption process.
This role is responsible for ensuring that children under the Minister's care receive a supportive experience that promotes their development, stability, and security. You will collaborate with a care team to deliver exceptional care to vulnerable children.
About YouWe are looking for a motivated and organised individual with strong knowledge of child development, including an understanding of how trauma can affect development throughout a child's life and into adulthood.
You will have advanced assessment skills, including the ability to gather and analyse information, evaluate risk factors, write detailed reports, and make informed recommendations for approving prospective adoptive parents.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in casework, supporting families throughout the adoption journey, guiding children's transition into their adoptive families, and developing effective interventions that promote positive outcomes for children and their families.
About the Benefits- Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia.
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families.
- Strong commitment to learning and development.
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
- Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
- Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
- Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is essential.
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