Child Protection Caseworker: Protect, Plan & Support Families

Department of Communities and Justice; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a role focused on responding to safety concerns for children and young people. The role involves safe family engagement, home visits, and developing safety plans with risk assessments.

You will work with high-need families, manage complex cases, and participate in supervision to ensure high standards of service delivery within the department.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Ability to develop and implement safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports about safety concerns relating to children or young people.
• Assist families to formulate goals aligned with safety and well-being.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Manage cases with high needs and high-risk clients and families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.

Skills

Home visiting

Risk assessment

Case management

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a role focused on responding to safety concerns for children and young people. The role involves safe family engagement, home visits, and developing safety plans with risk assessments.

You will work with high-need families, manage complex cases, and participate in supervision to ensure high standards of service delivery within the department.