Child Protection Caseworker - Hunter

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Abernethy; On-site; AUD 89,934 - 116,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding career

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Child Protection Caseworker in Abernethy, New South Wales. This role involves responding to safety concerns of vulnerable children and providing support to families while developing safety plans and conducting risk assessments. Candidates should have a relevant degree and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible work and competitive pay and conditions as well as opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Preferred completed or final semester of a Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, social science or welfare along with practical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports about safety concerns for children or young people.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Assist families in formulating goals that address safety and wellbeing concerns.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to build positive working relationships

Confidence

Curiosity

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in social work

Practical experience working with vulnerable children

Job description

Child Protection Caseworker – Hunter

Employment type: Ongoing

Salary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Your Role

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.

In this role, you will respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.

What You’ll Do

• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
• Work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
• Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and wellbeing concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
• Manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their familiesBe involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court
• Participate in individual and group supervision

What We’re Looking For

To be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient.

Essential Requirements Include

• Preferred completed or final semester of a Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, social science or welfare along with practical experience.
• Other related degrees are considered if you can demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A valid driver’s licence (P1 or above).
• A paid working with children clearance number.

Note: If you are in your final semester of university you will not be able to commence on duty if successful until you have completed your degree.

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Inclusion and Diversity

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. Inclusion and diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.