KINSHIP CARE WORKER

We are seeking multiple Kinship Care Workers to join our dedicated Hindmarsh and Blair Athol teams, where two full-time opportunities and a part-time vacancy are available. Temporary increase to hours may be negotiated for the part-time opportunity available at Hindmarsh.

The role will mentor and educate Kinship Carers in practical duties, including supervising and assessing placements. You will establish robust community and professional links, such as liaising with Case Managers, to understand the needs of children and young people. These duties will strengthen the health and wellbeing of vulnerable youth and bolster your supervisory skills to enact innovative solutions to problems. Immerse yourself in a role that creates meaningful change for an array of stakeholders through your personal and professional experience.

In this role, you will:

• Handle complex family interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of care services
• Build interpersonal relationships through community and professional networks
• Identify the wellbeing needs of clientele to enact appropriate risk responses and conflict-resolution measures
• Create innovative-based solutions that heighten organisational performance
• Utilise sound child protection experience to decipher ambiguous information.

About you:

• You will implement strong conflict resolution skills to maintain safety and harmony
• You possess exemplary cultural awareness, specifically of Aboriginal culture and kinship systems
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You have expert knowledge of parenting models, trauma and abuse that impact a child’s development
• You create an inclusive and positive workplace predicated on empathy.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.