• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Blacktown, NSW

We currently require a Senior Social Worker to contribute to the recruitment, training and assessment of prospective foster carers, whilst delivering excellent customer service at all times.

Benefits

• SCHADS Award Rates + Salary Packaging options + Vehicle c/w fuel card for work & reasonable private use
• Superannuation 9.5%
• Full time hours, 12 month fixed term contract with a view to permanency
• Ongoing supervision and professional development
• Plus tools for the role, mobile phone and laptop

Key Assets (Not-For-Profit Agency)

• An Out of Home Care service (NGO) provider, located Australia wide
• Committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce, AWEI Bronze Employer of Choice for 2015 & 2016, AWEI Gold Employer Award for 2017, AWEI Silver Employer Award for 2018, finalist for the Australian HR Awards 2017
• We provide therapeutic support to families and the vulnerable children and young people placed in their care

As the Senior Social Worker, you will promote and maintain quality care in a family setting, managing a small case load you will supervise and support foster carers and their practice to support the vulnerable children and young people in their care. In conjunction with the Team Managers you will also provide support and guidance to new social workers during their induction phase, as well as ongoing supervision of new/less experienced social workers.

Experience and Skills Required

• Have experience in working in a Child and Family social work setting
• Hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work. Overseas qualifications must be validated or recognised by the AASW
• Experience of supervising and leading staff
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma on children and of attachment theory
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation arising from the various Child Protection Legislation and Government initiatives and Agendas across NSW
• Hold a WWC Working With Children Check and or be willing to obtain
• Satisfactorily complete other statutory and personal checks and possess a clear full NSW drivers licence

For a private conversation regarding this exciting opportunity, please call Jennifer Mcdonald on (02) 8336 5700.

(KEY ASSETS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW SUITABLE INDIVIDUALS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS CAMPAIGN, THIS CAMPAIGN MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED FURTHER)

KEY ASSETS is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and minority groups are encouraged to apply.