**Senior Social Worker - Multiple Positions Available**
We are seeking motivated and organised Senior Social Workers to join the Court Services and Liaison Team on a full-time term basis.
As part of this team, you will provide high-quality social work services to respond to the needs of individuals engaged in the Family Law system.
* Undertake complex case work in care and protection frameworks, child protection investigations, and child-centred family assessments.
* Provide high-level evidence-based written and verbal reports.
* Coordinate responses to Family Law Court requests for information via court orders or the Notice of Risk, and facilitate the sharing of information and knowledge between DCP offices.
* Provide evidence in court proceedings as required.
* Undertake home visits and devise support plans for parents, caregivers, and family members to ensure child safety where appropriate.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions aimed at meeting the needs of clients, families, and the organisation.
You will possess high-level written and verbal communication skills, be a team player, and have the ability to develop strong networks with key professionals and families.
If you are looking for the opportunity to work with community, kin, and family for the safety of children and young people, then this may be the role for you.
About the Business:
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.
What We Offer:
* 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.