Child Protection Caseworker - Safeguard Families & Kids

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Coomealla; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting for Dareton, Broken Hill, Wilcannia as a Child Protection Caseworker. You will respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed, with a focus on safety, welfare and wellbeing.

You will work with families, agencies, and courts, develop safety plans, conduct risk assessments, manage cases, and participate in supervision.

Qualifications

• Preferred completed degree or final semester in social work, social science or welfare with practical experience.
• Final semester candidates cannot commence duties until degree is completed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships.
• A valid driver’s licence (P1 or above) and a paid Working with Children clearance number are required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed.
• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members and clients.
• Collaborate with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Manage cases and high-risk situations and attend court when required.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Empathy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work / social science & welfare

Tools

Driver’s licence (P1+)

Working with children clearance

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting for Dareton, Broken Hill, Wilcannia as a Child Protection Caseworker. You will respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed, with a focus on safety, welfare and wellbeing.

You will work with families, agencies, and courts, develop safety plans, conduct risk assessments, manage cases, and participate in supervision.