Child Protection Caseworker — Flexible Hours & Impact

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Inverell; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Professional development

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking experienced JCPRP Caseworkers to assess safety and risk to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary service model. Inverell and statewide NSW vacancies are available.

We value analytical, assessment and communication skills, along with a valid driver’s licence and a Working with Children clearance. This ongoing role offers competitive pay, flexible conditions and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' frontline experience in statutory child protection services or within statutory investigation services.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Social Science and Welfare; practical experience preferred.
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identification with strong community connection encouraged.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships.
• Valid driver’s licence (P1 or above).
• Paid Working with Children clearance number.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments to identify and address safety and risk concerns for children and young people within a multi-disciplinary program.
• Engage in collaborative, child-focused practice that respects the culture and context of each child, young person and their carers/family.
• Source timely, accurate information and make evidence-based decisions for safety, welfare and wellbeing.
• Model ethical and curious casework responsive to changing needs of children, young people and families.
• Build relationships within the program, practice and legislative frameworks to promote meaningful change.
• Develop and maintain networks with JCPRP partner agencies and other stakeholders to deliver holistic services.
• Participate in continuous learning to ensure practice knowledge remains contemporary.
• Maintain accurate and objective client records for reporting and information sharing.
• Have difficult conversations about safety and wellbeing with children, families and stakeholders to mitigate risks.
• Initiate action in the Children’s Court to ensure safety and wellbeing where required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work / Social Science and Welfare

Job description

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking experienced JCPRP Caseworkers to assess safety and risk to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary service model. Inverell and statewide NSW vacancies are available.

We value analytical, assessment and communication skills, along with a valid driver’s licence and a Working with Children clearance. This ongoing role offers competitive pay, flexible conditions and ongoing professional development.