Child Protection Caseworker - Mid North Coast

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health & Wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is looking for a Child Protection Caseworker for the Mid North Coast. In this role, you will engage with children and families to address safety concerns and provide support. You will need a relevant degree and experience working with vulnerable populations. The position offers a competitive salary of $89,934 – $116,969 per annum, plus superannuation, flexible work, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Practical experience working with vulnerable children and families.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports about safety concerns for children.
• Work collaboratively with agencies and families.
• Assist families in creating safety goals and plans.
• Manage complex cases with high-needs clients.
• Participate in court processes and attend hearings.
• Conduct individual and group supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Child Protection Caseworker – Mid North Coast

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 that 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 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
• Be 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.

The Essential Requirements Include

• Preferred completed or in your final semester of a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Social Science and Welfare along with practical experience. 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
• 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

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.