At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cases for children and families, ensuring high-quality care and support.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at DCP in beautiful Port Lincoln.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, salary packaging, health perks, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on recognition and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in remote communities.
- Qualifications: Strong case work knowledge, conflict resolution skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
As a Case Worker situated in the pristine coastal city of Port Lincoln, you will undertake meaningful case management that bolsters high-quality standards of care for children and young people. Your strong cultural awareness to identify the nuances of child protection in remote communities will be highly integral to the Port Lincoln office. Contributing to an effective and efficient team, you will transform care outcomes to foster an environment of support and advocacy.
In this role, you will:
- Examine child protection issues and oversee the case management of children and their families
- Link clientele with valuable services that are culturally and linguistically inclusive
- Provide dedicated assistance to children in care to bolster their emotional wellbeing
- Generate case plans and maintain client files to safeguard accurate reporting processes
- Administer safe and healthy working practices that identify risk factors.
About you:
- You can effectively mediate conflict through appropriate conflict-resolution strategies
- You possess a wealth of knowledge surrounding professional case work practice
- You have exceptional networking capabilities to engage key stakeholders
- You can skilfully identify suitable services that enhance child safety outcomes for families living in remote communities
- You have high-level written and verbal communication skills.
Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
- Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
- Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
Case Worker – Port Lincoln in Adelaide employer: Department for Child Protection, South Australia
As a Principal Aboriginal Consultant with the Department for Child Protection, you will be part of a dedicated team in Adelaide that values cultural knowledge and social work expertise. The organisation fosters a collaborative work culture, offering flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of Aboriginal children and families. With benefits like paid parental leave, health and fitness perks, and recognition of your achievements, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to grow and contribute positively to their communities.
Contact Details:
Department for Child Protection, South Australia Recruitment Team
