CASUAL SOCIAL WORKER

SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES – Murray Bridge SA Department for Correctional Services Job reference: Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE Job status: Casual Eligibility: Open to Everyone About the Department for Correctional Services The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime. Duties The Senior Institutional Social Worker, Mobilong Prison is accountable to the Manager Offender Development for contributing to the provision of a comprehensive offence focussed social work service for remanded and sentenced prisoners. This service provision results in the safe, secure, humane management of offenders throughout their custodial sentence. The Senior Institutional Social Worker, Mobilong Prison, also provides consultation and training for institutional custodial staff in their provision of quality service under case management and through‑care principles. Special Conditions Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements. The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check. A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is essential. A flexible approach to working hours is required. Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences. Requirements Essential: Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in social work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Desirable: Nil Remuneration AHP2 ($58.64 - $67.94/hr - casual loading inclusive) Enquiries Mr Declan WinraManager Offender DevelopmentE: ************@sa.gov.auPh: 8*** Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA. Please submit a current resume and a cover letter, of no more than 2 pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role you are applying for. Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply. Applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services. Additional Information This is a casual pool for up to 12 months with no guaranteed hours of employment and a 25 percent casual loading applies in lieu of annual and sick leave. DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Safety at Work is central to our mission — emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing, and the physical and cultural safety of all employees. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible ways of working including part‑time working arrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier‑free recruitment process. We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply. Applications close 11/12/ :00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr