Child Protection Caseworker - Southern NSW

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Batemans Bay; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice NSW seeks a dedicated professional to respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed. You will assess risk, coordinate protective actions, and support families while following established safeguarding procedures.

Key responsibilities include formulating goals with families, developing safety plans, completing risk assessments, managing high-needs cases, and participating in supervision to maintain

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.

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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