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About the Business

The Office for Ageing Well works to fulfill the government's committment to support older South Australians live and age well. Through consultation and engagement with diverse older South Australians, and by partnering with government, non-government and community organisations, the Officer administers two Acts and delivers a range of initiatives, services and programs, including the Adult Safeguarding Unit, Retirement Villages Unit, Seniors Card Program, ageing policy and Ageing Well Community Grants.

Role Details

The Adult Safeguarding Practitioner is a role within the Office for Ageing Well and is accountable to the Senior Adult Safeguarding Practitioner for:

• Undertaking comprehensive assessments and providing service and case coordination to ensure that the rights and freedoms of vulnerable adults are upheld.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement with key representatives from across government and non-government sector to support the development and implementation of the Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU) agreed outcomes and deliverables.

Key outcomes and accountabilities:
1. Respond to reports of abuse to vulnerable adults by undertaking comprehensive assessments and provision of case coordination, including referrals and collaborating with other agencies within a rights-based framework.
2. Appropriately document assessments, investigations, information sharing and safeguarding plans in line with legislative requirements and Adult Safeguarding Unit policies, procedures and professional codes of practice.
3. Identify issues and plan and coordinate responses regarding vulnerable adults including providing advice, support, referrals and taking of reports of abuse.
4. Ensure that assessments, case coordination and referral processes are inclusive of Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability-related needs.
5. Develop and maintain personal and professional skills including participating in quality and service improvement activities.
6. Provide clinical expertise, education, information, advice and support to community members, internal, and external stakeholders.
Note: Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department. The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Multiple term roles available.

Essential Qualifications:

Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in an Allied Health discipline, which gives eligibility for full membership of or registration with the relevant professional body as outlined in Commissioner’s Determination 5: Classification and Renumeration – Attachment 1 Minimum Qualifications.

A minimum of 3 years post registration experience and/or qualifications in and/or experience in ageing, mental health or disability and other relevant practices is desirable.