AHP2 SOCIAL WORKER – TRUANCY

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role:

The Social Worker - Truancy is a member of an inter-disciplinary team and works with children and young people with truancy, attendance, engagement and retention issues and their families. The Social Worker works with preschool and school staff, and parents to develop evidence based interventions that include proactive, targeted and intensive strategies that can be adapted for learning and home contexts. This position works with the professional support of the Senior Social Worker.

The role requires high levels of professionalism, autonomy, and integrity. You will have a strong commitment to social justice, human rights, cultural safety, and to the rights of all people to be treated with dignity and respect. You are committed to advocating and empowering children, young people, and their families. You work independently and as part of a team, have excellent interpersonal skills, and are passionate about supporting children and young people reach their full potential in an educational context.

This position receives professional support from the Senior Social Worker.

Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.

What we offer

Join us to provide a world-leading education system in South Australia. You will:

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Work alongside highly experienced social workers and connect with skilled colleagues statewide.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and access a range of leave entitlements. Leave is encouraged to be taken during school holiday periods due to decreased work demands, including taking leave during the Christmas closure period (25th of December to 1st of January).
• Make a real difference in the lives of students, families, and communities.

Qualifications:

Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

Special conditions:

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Suitability for the AHP2 Social Work Truancy role requires a significant amount of experience as a Social Worker.

Remuneration:

• AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Desmond Tsang, Senior Social Worker, via tel: 0408 226 754 or email: [email protected]

Application instructions:

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, copy of qualifications and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional note:

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) initial 12 month contract, with the possiblity of extension.