Social Worker

• Full-time, ongoing position based in Ipswich
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse organisation
• Not-for-profit salary packaging available up to $15.9k per annum
• Generous leave provisions, including birthday leave and 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service!

We Are Key Assets Australia

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.

A little about the role

Reporting to the Team Manager, the Social Worker will make a positive and lasting difference to children and young people through the provision of quality care in a family setting.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Provide ongoing support via phone and supervisory visits, including occasional unannounced visits, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Support children and families in maintaining contact and assist with smooth introductions to foster carers.
• Perform direct work and assessments of children, young people, and foster carers based on identified needs.
• Ensure Risk Assessments are completed, meeting all requirements and complying with child protection procedures.

The base salary for this position is $88,090 - $94,788/annum (based on 1.0 FTE) + super + vehicle & fuel card + generous NFP packaging available (up to $15,900/annum). This is a full-time, ongoing position.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll come with:

• A recognised Social Work Qualification (or similar)
• Demonstrated experience working with children, supporting their individuality and fostering their development.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and publications related to children’s services, as well as current best practices and child safeguarding standards in the state.
• Sound understanding of child protection procedures and the Code of Conduct for Foster Carers.

My Key Assets

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.

• Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
• Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service with us!
• Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face to face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you’ll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!
• Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!

The fine print

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, LCS check and hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid WWCC.
• A full driver’s licence and travel between sites is required.

If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!

Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.

Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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