Child Protection Caseworker - Mid North Coast

Department of Communities and Justice; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice in New South Wales is seeking a dedicated professional to respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed. You will work directly with families to assess risks and provide timely support.

This role involves developing safety plans, completing risk assessments, managing complex cases, and participating in supervision to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Final semester students cannot commence duties until degree is completed.
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Responsibilities

• Respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.
• 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.

Skills

Home visits

Risk assessment

Case management

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).
• Download the Role Description.