Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra Shoalhaven

Department of Communities and Justice; Nowra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice in New South Wales seeks a practitioner to respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed.

You will assist families in formulating goals, develop safety plans, complete risk assessments, manage high-need cases and conduct home visits as part of a team with supervision.

The role requires strong collaboration, timely decision-making and a commitment to safeguarding young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in formulating goals addressing safety and well-being 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 families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.

Job description

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

Key responsibilities

• Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being 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 families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.

What you need

• (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).
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