Multiple full-time temporary vacancies available until 1 January 2027

Create profound memories for clientele that heightens their wellbeing

Promote a nurturing environment predicated on compassion and enthusiasm.

Join the team in our Elizabeth (Inner North Office) as an Access Worker or Support Worker to facilitate positive interactions between children and their birth families. As an Access Worker, you will supervise children and young people during visitations and record daily interactions to office teams.
Contrastingly, the Support Worker will undertake research and enact appropriate measures to assist clientele with sensitive matters. You will accurately refer children and young people to beneficial support services, such as suitable government and community organisations.

These dynamic roles safeguard the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through dedicated supervision and care support.

As an Access Worker, you will:

- Arrange and coordinate access visits between children, young people, parents and carers
- Enact appropriate conflict resolutions strategies to mitigate conflict
- Record incidents, hazards and injuries to maintain accurate reporting processes.

As a Support Worker, you will:

- Manage sensitive matters of clientele by exercising accurate response measures
- Connect children and young people with valuable resources through committed research and networking endeavours
- Provide administrative support and attend regular case discussions with DCP staff.

About you:

- You possess high interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and understand the needs of clients
- You can accurately pinpoint the issues that affect vulnerable young people and provide suitable improvement measures
- You have exemplary networking and verbal communication skills to connect beneficial community service providers
- You employ active listening skills when conversing with clients to effectively understand their needs




- You enact a positive, inclusive workplace environment that upholds cultural sensitivity.

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.
- You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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📌 Compassionate Access & Support Worker — Child Welfare (Adelaide)
🏢 Childprotection
📍 Adelaide